San Benito County, CA – In the early hours of Friday, April 25, 2026, a head-on collision resulted in a fatality and left at least one person requiring extrication, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 4:13 AM on State Route 25 near McConnell Road.
Authorities said a Lexus sedan and another vehicle were involved in a head-on collision, with one vehicle ending up in a ditch. One party was found pinned inside the Lexus with a leg and possibly an arm trapped, and fire department personnel worked to extricate the occupant from the wreckage.
Both northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 25 were blocked while emergency personnel attended to those involved. The Lexus sustained major front-end damage and was towed from the scene as an evidence vehicle.
The incident was initially classified as a major injury crash before being upgraded to a fatality. Two tow trucks were requested for the vehicles involved.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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