[12-24-2024] Monterey County, CA – 22-Year-Old Woman Killed After Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 68

[12-24-2024] 22-Year-Old Woman Killed After Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 68A 22-year-old woman from Berkeley died following a three-vehicle collision on Highway 68 in Monterey on Tuesday morning, December 24, 2024.

The crash occurred around 11:10 a.m. between Canyon Del Rey Boulevard and Ragsdale Drive.

According to witnesses, a white Dodge Nitro traveling westbound on Highway 68 failed to stop when traffic slowed ahead, striking a white Lexus SUV. The Dodge then veered into the eastbound lanes, colliding head-on with a blue Honda Accord.

The driver and a passenger in the Honda sustained major injuries and were transported to a hospital. The 22-year-old woman, another passenger in the Honda, also suffered major injuries and was taken to Natividad Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The driver of the Dodge sustained major injuries and was also hospitalized.

Monterey police are actively investigating the crash.

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  1. Assess Injuries Sustained — During emergencies, an adrenaline rush can make you feel fine even after an accident. Call 911 for immediate help.
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  3. Document The Scene — If it’s safe to do so, take photos and videos of the accident scene for future reference.
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Car Accident Statistics

According to the World Health Organization, around 1.19 million people die in road traffic accidents each year, and 20 to 50 million more suffer non-fatal injuries, many of which lead to disability. These accidents frequently lead to significant financial losses, including medical expenses and lost productivity.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2024 projections estimate 8,650 traffic fatalities in the first quarter of the country, a 3.2% drop from the same period in 2023.

In California, road deaths increased from 3,980 in 2020 to 4,285 in 2021, a 7.6% increase. The 2021 Mileage Death Rate (MDR) was 1.38 fatalities per 100 million miles traveled.

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