A tragic incident unfolded in Yosemite National Park as a pursuit led by park police ended in a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles from different countries, as reported by the California Highway Patrol.
The events began on Wednesday afternoon when Yosemite National Park Police alerted the CHP about a 34-year-old man they were pursuing in a Toyota Yaris. Responding swiftly, CHP units from Oakhurst were dispatched to assist. As the pursuit was called off by park police, the Toyota Yaris sped southbound on Highway 41, eventually reaching River Falls Road.
At the same time, a 55-year-old driver from Mexico was heading south in a Hyundai, while a 62-year-old Canadian man was traveling north in a Chevrolet toward the same area.
Tragically, the Toyota Yaris collided with the Hyundai, causing it to overturn and slide into the northbound lane, where it struck the Chevrolet. The impact was severe, resulting in fatal injuries to the Toyota’s driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt according to CHP reports. Suspicions of alcohol or drug involvement are being investigated as potential factors in the crash.
Emergency responders transported the three occupants of the Chevrolet, all Canadian nationals, to the hospital for treatment, while thankfully, the Mexican driver in the Hyundai escaped injury.
The investigation into this heartbreaking incident continues, with authorities yet to release the name of the deceased Toyota Yaris driver.
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