Gaviota, CA: Fatal Crash on Highway 101 near Nojoqui Grade
Man and Woman Killed in Gaviota Car Accident on Highway 101 near Nojoqui Grade
Gaviota, California (January 31, 2019) – A 48-year-old woman from Porterville and a 75-year-old man from Buellton were killed after a traffic collision Thursday afternoon in the area of Gaviota, according to a local news source.
The accident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. Thursday, on the northbound lanes of Highway 101 near Nojoqui Grade.
As per the report, the driver of a Honda Element was traveling southbound when they somehow lost control, crossed into the northbound lanes and crashed into a Jeep Cherokee.
The Honda driver and the Jeep passenger died at the scene. Officials said that a dog was also killed in the collision.
The Jeep driver identified as a 65-year-old woman from Buellton was airlifted to the hospital for treatment of severe injuries.
Officials closed all lanes of Highway 101 following the collision. The roads were opened as of 4:15 p.m.
No additional information concerning this incident was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the persons killed in the collision. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved ones.
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