Crime & Safety

Woman, 21, Killed In Head-on Crash: Ramona

Sunday's crash occurred on Wildcat Canyon Road.

The CHP is investigating the crash.
The CHP is investigating the crash. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

RAMONA, CA — A woman died Sunday in a head-on collision between her sedan and oncoming truck in Ramona.

The crash happened around 1:20 p.m. on Wildcat Canyon Road south of Ketuull Uunyaa Way, California Highway Patrol officer Travis Garrow said in a statement.

The victim, 21, was southbound on Wildcat Canyon when, for reasons still under investigation, she lost control of her car, which veered into the northbound lane, according to Garrow. The San Diego resident's car then collided with an approaching truck in the northbound lane, driven by a 61-year-old woman.

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The driver of the sedan died at the scene, Garrow said.

The 61-year-old woman survived the wrong-way collision with minor injuries and was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital.

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Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.