Two Dead in Crash After Vehicle Submerged in Water off 199

CHP Feature FatalityPress release from the California Highway Patrol:

On 03/14/2019, at approximately 1126 hours, a male driver was driving southbound US-199, north of Pioneer Road, in a white Volkswagon Jetta, with a female right front passenger. As the highway opened to two lanes in each direction, the Volkswagon moved into the left lane. The Volkswagon lost control and slid to the right, across both southbound lanes of US-199 and off the roadway. As the Volkswagon ran off the road, it traveled down a steep embankment, striking a large tree. After hitting the tree, the Volkswagon continued down the embankment and plunged into the Smith River, where it became completely submerged under water. Both occupants succumbed to injuries, resulting from the crash. The crash is still under investigation and it is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were a factor.chp tc report

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VHDA
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VHDA
5 years ago

Love and blessings to the heartbroken families. 🙏😟❤️

Ullr Rover
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Ullr Rover
5 years ago

Horrible. 2 kids. So much potential lost.

(Edit: I have no information on the passenger other than gender)

Cy
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Cy
5 years ago

1126 is just before noon and the report said clear/sunny weather.

Jo P
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Jo P
5 years ago

We came upon the scene going southbound yesterday and saw all the emergency personnel. Because we had to proceed slowly through the scene, we saw the skidmarks and couldn’t fathom what happened. The roads were completely dry, sunny and there was hardly any traffic. The ambulance was just then pulling away slowly, no lights or sirens which now we understand why.

Bs
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Bs
5 years ago
Reply to  Jo P

Maybe an animal running across the road.

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Guest
5 years ago

So heartrending to lose such a young person. My sympathies to their friends and family.

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5 years ago

This is so sad. Everyone should have one of those combination seatbelt cutter/window breakers on their key chains. You can get them at most auto supply stores. I’m not suggesting it would have saved these people. But in some situations it could save a life!

shak
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shak
5 years ago

Deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to their loved ones. Prayers to/for all.

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Guest
5 years ago

No one knows what happened. No one will ever know. I don’t know why everyone insist on speculating.

Anonnymous
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Anonnymous
5 years ago

The female passenger was about 19. I only know this because she was an old close friend of my best friend. I won’t give out names and I don’t know anymore about this accident.

Michelle
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Michelle
5 years ago

They were my daughter’s friends and it breaks my heart when this happens. I was in an accident when I was 11 my little sister died she was 1. Just take a moment to let the ones you love know just how much they mean to you we never know when it will be our last time with them. I am so very sad.