Fatal Head-On Crash on Highway 132 in San Joaquin County

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA (August 21, 2024) — A head-on crash on Highway 132 in San Joaquin County on Monday afternoon resulted in one fatality and one person injured. The crash occurred around 4:21 p.m. at Koster Road, involving two vehicles.
California Highway Patrol reports that emergency crews found one person dead at the scene and another with major but non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the deceased driver had been traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane while attempting to overtake slower traffic.
There was no evidence of alcohol or drug impairment related to the crash. The highway was closed east of Koster Road for about two hours while authorities conducted their investigation.
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