CHP investigating fatal two-car crash just outside of Keyes
California Highway Patrol officers investigated a fatal crash just outside of Keyes on Saturday afternoon.
Just before noon Saturday, a report came in of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of East Keyes and Faith Home roads. According to initial CHP reports, a gray Mercedes-Benz and a light brown Hyundai sedan crashed into each other, with the Hyundai rolling over and coming to rest in a nearby orchard on East Keyes Road.
According to CHP Officer Paul Camara, the Mercedes was traveling west on Keyes Road and the Hyundai was southbound on Faith Home Road. He said it appears one of the vehicles ran a red light, but it is unclear which at this time.
Camara confirmed at least one fatality, a male who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Another man suffering head, back and neck pain was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. No information or identification for either victim has been released yet.
Crews from the Keyes Fire Protection District, California Highway Patrol and Stanislaus Sheriff’s Department were on scene. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were involved in the collision. The surrounding roadway was closed and the investigation is ongoing.
Bee staff photographer Andy Alfaro contributed to this report.
This story was originally published February 13, 2021 at 2:25 PM with the headline "CHP investigating fatal two-car crash just outside of Keyes."
