Tragedy unfolded on a Riverbank road yesterday evening, with one person dead following a head-on collision. The fatal incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. near the junction of Highway 108 and Snedigar Drive, as reported by ABC 10. Officials stated that one of the drivers involved was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
As a result of the incident, traffic flow was significantly disrupted in the area. The California Department of Transportation confirmed that State Route 108 was closed in both directions at Snedigar Drive following the crash, as noted by KCRA. Authorities have been working through the evening, and although they did not comment on the specifics of the injuries sustained by the drivers, they urged travelers to seek alternate routes.
While further investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision, California Highway Patrol has not released any additional details pertaining to the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the night progresses, those affected by the interrupted traffic and the local community are left to grapple with the harsh realities of such unexpected events on roadways. Responders at the scene have been working tirelessly to manage the aftermath of the incident and to reopen the highway for travel.