[11-02-2022] Merced County, CA – Two Pedestrians Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Atwater

According to the authorities, a vehicle crashed and killed two pedestrians in Atwater on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

According to Atwater Police Chief Michael Salvador, the crash occurred at about 9:20 a.m. near the intersection of E. Juniper Avenue and Augusta Lane in Atwater.

When police arrived, they found a single-vehicle accident involving a black Chrysler minivan and two pedestrians, as reported by Salvador.

According to the investigating officers, it appears the vehicle was making its way westward on Juniper Avenue from North Buhach Road when it crashed.

The car veered off the road for some reason and crashed into pedestrians and a light pole. The vehicle’s driver remained at the scene and is helping police with their inquiries.

We’re just getting started with our inquiry. Until we finish our investigation, Salvador said, “East Juniper will be closed from Bridgwater to Buhach.

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol have been called in to help with the probe.

Authorities advise drivers to find an alternate route out of the area. Please call the Atwater Police Department at (209) 357-6384 if you have any information about the collision.

Pedestrian Crash Statistics

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