Marnin, CA – October 3, 2023 – One woman was killed in a fatal collision involving two vehicles on Highway 101 near Marnin.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. Authorities said the woman, identified as a 34-year-old from Lincoln, was ejected from her SUV after it overturned following a collision with a pickup truck.
Emergency responders from the California Highway Patrol and Marnin Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after the crash. Medical aid was rendered, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Authorities closed two northbound lanes of Highway 101 for several hours while the investigation was conducted and debris was cleared. Traffic was diverted to nearby roadways, causing significant delays in the area.
Investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further details regarding the contributing factors have been released.