Crescent City, CA : An unidentified male driver died in wreck at U.S. 199 near Knopki Creek at mile marker 28.36 On Sunday, May 15th, 2016
Crescent City, California
An unidentified male driver died on Sunday while traveling south on U.S. 199 near Knopki Creek at mile marker 28.36.
The vehicle, a 1994 Ford Bronco, drifted off of the road and struck a dirt and rock embankment which caused it to roll several times, coming to rest on its roof according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol.
The driver of the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle onto the road. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office/Coroner had identified the driver on Monday but were withholding the name until family members could be notified.
CHP is still investigating the cause of the accident.
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Man dies in wreck on 199