Michael Deleon Injured in Fatal Rollover Crash on Highway 395 in Inyo County
Michael Deleon among 3 Injured in Inyo County Car Accident on Highway 395 near Coso Junction
Inyo County, California (September 2, 2020) – Michael Deleon, 47, of Ridgecrest, was among three people who were injured after being involved in a fatal crash Monday evening near Coso Junction in Inyo County.
The deadly car accident happened at around 5:42 p.m. Monday, August 31, on Highway 395 near the Coso Junction Rest Area.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 29-year-old Ridgecrest man was driving a 2005 black Chevrolet Suburban on Highway 395 when he lost control and veered into the center median.
The Chevrolet then went across both lanes onto the dirt shoulder and rolled over several times before it crashed into a barbed-wire fence.
Deadly Car Crash on Highway 395 near Coso Junction
The CHP said the driver of the Chevrolet died in the crash. His name was withheld pending notification of relatives.
Three passengers in the Chevrolet were injured in the crash. Deleon sustained a cut to the top of his head, Julie Perry, 39, suffered lacerations to her lower lip/face and Ruth Johns, 51, suffered a left shoulder injury, and the third person had a cut to the top of his head.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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