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<\/p>\nValley Springs, CA…On 06\/30\/2025 at approximately 1540 hours, CHP received a report of collision that occurred on SR-26 west of Vista Del Lago Drive, in Valley Springs, CA. Upon arrival, CHP officers determined this to be a two-vehicle fatal traffic collision, with the driver of Vehicle#1 sustaining fatal injuries. <\/p>\n
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Officers contacted the driver of the other involved vehicle and several independent witnesses. Driver #1 was driving Vehicle #1 eastbound on SR-26, west of Vista Del Lago Drive, at an undetermined speed. Driver #2 was driving Vehicle #2 westbound on SR-26, west of Vista Del Lago Drive. <\/p>\n
For an unknown reason, Driver #1 failed to negotiate a curve in the eastbound lane, crossed into the westbound lane, directly into the path of Vehicle #2 and collided with Vehicle #2. The front of Vehicle #2 collided with the front of Vehicle #1. Driver #1 was pronounced deceased on scene. <\/p>\n
Alcohol is not suspected as a factor in this collision, and the incident is under investigation. <\/p>\n
Driver 1: Pending Notification \/ 78 y\/o male \/ Ione, CA Vehicle #1: 2024 \/ Mitsubishi \/ Mirage \/ Compact sedan <\/p>\n
Driver 2: James Lovegren \/ 61 y\/o male \/ Valley Springs, CA Vehicle #2: 2008 \/ Ford \/ F250 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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