SLO County man killed in late-night crash on Highway 101 near Pismo Beach
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A man was killed in a solo car crash near Pismo Beach late Wednesday night, according to a news release from the California Highway Patrol.
Just before 11:15 p.m., emergency units received reports of a traffic collision on Highway 101 near Price Street, according to the CHP release.
Location of fatal car crash near Pismo Beach
A fatal car crash occurred on Highway 101 at Price Street near Pismo Beach late Aug. 28, 2024.
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The driver, a male resident of Arroyo Grande, sustained major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Cal Fire personnel, the release said.
A preliminary investigation suggested the man was driving a 2015 Honda Accord northbound on the highway toward Price Street at an unknown speed, lost control, crashed into a guardrail and a bridge rail, the release said.
The collision is still under investigation.
Any witnesses are encouraged to call CHP Officer Bradshaw at 805-594-8700 with information regarding the incident.
This was the second fatal Highway 101 crash in San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday.
Paso Robles resident Brianna Mae Thomas was killed in a collision with a big rig Wednesday afternoon near the Wellsona Truck Stop intersection between Paso Robles and San Miguel.
