Passenger Killed in Byron Highway Crash
The California Highway Patrol reported that a passenger was killed, and a driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Byron Highway. The incident occurred on July 15, 2023, shortly after 11:05 p.m. on Byron Highway just south of Clifton Court, officials said.
Details on the Crash on Byron Highway That Killed One Passenger
A preliminary release by officials indicated that a Chevrolet Suburban was headed southbound on Byron Highway. The vehicle was carrying two occupants at the time of the crash, CHP traffic officers reported. The Chevrolet allegedly veered off the highway and crashed into a dirt embankment.
Emergency personnel and officers with the California Highway Patrol were requested at the scene to assist. Sadly, the passenger was declared deceased at the crash site. The motorist was treated for serious injuries at a local hospital.
The California Highway Patrol conducted a DUI investigation and later arrested the motorist on suspicion of driving while impaired. The fatal solo car accident on Byron Highway near Clifton Court is under investigation. No further information was immediately available.
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