Passenger Seth N. Leahey, 29, dead, driver James F. McCarthy III, 69, injured in rollover crash on Lower South Fork Road near Hyampom, California

Modified Date: 
Thu, 09/14/2017 - 7:55am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Passenger dies in crash near Hyampom

Officers said a vehicle with two people inside overturned. They said the passenger died and the driver was taken to the hospital via helicopter. They believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Victim identified in fatal Hyampom crash

Officers determined McCarthy was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the collision and was placed under arrest for a felony violation of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and/or death and felony vehicular manslaughter. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Seth N. Leahey
James F. McCarthy III

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