3 people killed on Hwy 101 accident in King City

On Wednesday morning, November 21 at 6:10 am, a fatal traffic collision occurred on US-101 Southbound, south of Central Avenue in King City. The collision occurred as a driver operating a Chevy Astro Van Farm Labor Vehicle failed to yield to the right of way to oncoming traffic as it proceeded westbound into the direct path of a Dodge Journey, from US-101 northbound. The driver of the Dodge Journey was travelling southbound on US-101 as the driver of the Chevy attempted to cross the southbound lanes directly ahead. The front of the Dodge Journey collided with the right passenger side of the Chevy. At the time of this preliminary report, a total of the three individuals sustained fatal injuries as a result of this collision. California Highway Patrol Officers, multiple AMR personel and Cal-Fire Department personnel responded to the scene. The number two lane of southbound US-101 was closed for several hours to investigate the traffic collision and to facilitate removal of the involved vehicles. The identities of the deceased are not being released, pending next of kin notifications. It is not immediately known if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor as the accident is still under investigation.

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Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

3 Vehicle Accident on Highway 101 in Soledad on December 7

A 3 vehicle crash ocurred on Highway 101 Southbound near the Front Street exit in Soledad at 4:01 pm on Thursday afternoon, December 7. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

1 Vehicle Rollover Outside of King City on October 20

1 vehicle overturned off of County Road 18 and Frudden Road outside of King City at 2:34 pm on Friday afternoon, October 20. 1 occupant received injuries as a result of the crash and ended up being transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas to be treated. The cause of the wreck is unknown.

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