Fatal head-on collision on Monterey County freeway claims 2 lives, victims named
A tragic incident occurred on Highway 101 near Chualar Sunday evening as a result of a wrong-way driver causing a multi-car collision. The crash led to two fatalities and left four others injured. The driver responsible for the collision has been identified as 41-year-old Efrain Plascencia from Salinas, who was one of the deceased individuals. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is looking into Plascencia's actions leading up to the accident. CHP spokesperson Saul Perez emphasized the importance of community assistance in shedding light on the events preceding the crash. Along with Plascencia, 46-year-old Joel Nunez-Vargas from Yuma lost his life in the crash. Investigators are exploring the possibility of Plascencia's erratic driving behavior prior to the collision, as well as potential reasons behind the incident, including the involvement of alcohol. The female passenger in the vehicle with Plascencia sustained major injuries and is hoped to provide insights into the circumstances of the tragic event.
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