1 Killed in Monterey Car Crash on State Route 1 near Highway 68

1 Killed in Head-On Collision on State Route 1 near Highway 68 in Monterey

Monterey, California (May 6, 2023) – One person was killed in a head-on collision early Saturday morning in Monterey.

The fatal crash happened at around 3:45 a.m. on State Route 1 near Highway 68, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A 25-year-old driver was traveling north in the southbound lanes of the highway and collided head-on with an oncoming car driven by a 69-year-old man.

The 69-year-old man was killed in the accident.

No additional information about the accident was provided.

An investigation into the accident is underway.