Accident Claims Life On Quartz Mine Road

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Jul 12, 2023

Accident Claims Life On Quartz Mine Road

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Mountain Ranch, CA– The CHP has released more information on a solo fatal vehicle accident that occurred on Friday morning but wasn't located until Saturday morning. A story covering the initial crash can be found here.

The incident occurred when the driver, a resident of Clinton, Michigan was operating a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The driver veered off the left shoulder of Quartz Mine Road, descending down an embankment. The front of their vehicle collided with a large pine tree, causing significant damage. Following the collision, the vehicle spun in a clockwise direction before finally coming to a rest, facing southeast.

The driver sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The identity of the driver has not been released pending notification of family members.

Written by Nic Peterson

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