James Dean Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 299 in Lewiston
James Dean Hospitalized after Lewiston Car accident on Highway 299 near Trinity Dam Boulevard
Lewiston, California (June 18, 2020) – James Dean, 55, of White City, was among three people who were injured Friday afternoon in a traffic accident in Lewiston, Trinity County.
The crash happened at around 4:41 p.m. June 12 on Highway 299, just east of Trinity Dam Boulevard.
Authorities said Rosemarie Cantero, 34, of Junction City, was driving a 2011 Acura MDX westbound on Highway 299 when she allowed the vehicle to drift into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with an oncoming 2000 Ford F-350, driven by Dean.
Firefighters along the paramedics responded to the scene and extricated Cantero who was trapped in her vehicle. Her child was properly restrained in a child safety seat in the rear passenger seating position.
Cantero was transported by Trinity County Life Support to Mercy Medical Center with major injuries. Her 1-year-old baby was not injured in the crash.
Dean and his passenger, Jesse Ortega, 40, both of White City, Oregon, were also transported by Trinity County Life Support to Mercy Medical Center with moderate injuries. All parties were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
The highway was blocked as crews worked to clear the scene.
No other details about the crash were immediately available.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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