Driver, 61, killed in solo-car crash on rural highway near Julian [Breaking]
A 61-year-old driver was killed Friday afternoon in a rollover crash on a rural highway southeast of Julian, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
The solo-car crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. on Great Southern Overland Stage Route, south of state Route 78. The driver was headed north when he lost control of the 2004 Chevrolet SSR on a curve. The car veered right, off the road, then veered left across both traffic lanes and overturned, CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber said.The driver and his front-seat passenger, a 56-year-old woman, were thrown from the car. The preliminary investigation indicates neither was wearing a seat belt, Grieshaber said.The woman was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, Grieshaber said.
The officer said it was unknown if alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. The investigation was ongoing.
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