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2 people killed, 1 injured in head-on collision between a Lexus and a Dodge Ram on Highway 99 in Merced County








According to the California Highway Patrol, two people have been killed in an accident on Highway 99 and Sultana in Merced County. (KFSN)

Wednesday, September 07, 2016 11:26PM
MERCED COUNTY (KFSN) -- According to the California Highway Patrol, two people have been killed in an accident on Highway 99 and Sultana in Merced County.

The crash happened just before 5:00 p.m. when, according to CHP, a Lexus heading north on 99 crossed over the median and collided with a Dodge Ram traveling in the fast lane.

CHP said the driver of the Lexus, a woman in her 40's, was killed along with her passenger, a teen, who was ejected from the car. The driver of the truck only suffered minor injuries.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Stay with Action News for more on this developing story.