61-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash on West Olive Avenue in Merced

Merced, California (December 9, 2019) – According to a local news source, a woman was killed Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Merced.

The fatal accident happened at around 2:00 p.m. on West Olive Avenue and Austin Avenue.

As per the report, Dan Gruych, 72, was driving a 2001 Toyota Tundra eastbound on West Olive Avenue when he ran a red light and hit a white 1994 Toyota Camry that was turning left onto West Olive Avenue from Austin Avenue.

A third car was involved in the collision and sustained minor damage.

The driver of the Camry, only identified as a 61-year-old woman, was declared dead at the scene. Her name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.

The condition of Gruych was not immediately known. Authorities said alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the crash.

Merced Police is investigating the accident.