Jenny Faulkner, 33, David Faulkner, 33, and Amandeep Toor, 38, all die when man driving in oncoming lane collides head-on with SUV at Santa Fe Drive and Franklin Road in Merced, California

Modified Date: 
Wed, 08/10/2022 - 11:49pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, August 7, 2022

3 people killed in head-on crash near Merced, CHP says

CHP officers say the 34-year-old man from Merced drove his Jeep westbound in eastbound lanes of Santa Fe near Franklin, just outside of the city of Merced.

Three people killed in head-on crash on Santa Fe Drive identified by Merced coroner

Authorities said it appears the Jeep crossed over into the eastbound lanes of Santa Fe Drive where it collided head-on with the Nissan driven by Toor. Emergency medical personnel responded to the crash and all three occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jenny Faulkner
David Faulkner
Amandeep Toor
City: 
Merced, CA