Police investigating accident on Cal City Blvd that killed a Cal City woman.
California City - At 1:30 PM police and fire department crews responded to a 2-vehicle accident on Cal City Blvd near Yerba Blvd. Witnesses reported a white Toyota Camry crossed Cal City Blvd and was struck by a Chevy Captiva. The driver of the Camry, a 71 year-old Cal City resident, was found unconscious and not breathing when officers arrived. Police and paramedics performed CPR on the woman but was later declared deceased.
The driver of the Chevy Captiva was transported to a local hospital for non life-threatening injuries.
Speed and alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the collision.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to call Lt Hightower at 760-373-8606.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Emergency crews had closed Cal City Blvd near the accident while investigators inspected the incident. The roadway has since been cleared.
The name of the woman is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
Address/Location
California City Police Department
21130 Hacienda Blvd
California City, CA 93505
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-373-8606
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