Merced man killed in crash in rural Merced County, CHP reports

A Merced man died in a collision near Healy and Sandy Mush roads in rural Merced County, the California Highway Patrol confirmed Tuesday.

The man was northbound in a 1998 Honda Civic on Healy Road about 6:20 p.m. Monday when the car traveled into the southbound lane, where it collided with a 2015 Toyota Corolla, according to Officer Moises Onsurez.

Both cars came to rest between the southbound lane and the west shoulder of the road, officers said.

The Honda’s driver was identified as Leonardo Martinez Sanchez, 28, of Merced, according to the Merced County Coroner’s Office. He died at the scene, officers said.

The Toyota’s driver, a 33-year-old Dos Palos woman, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Medical Center. Her name was not available.

This story was originally published January 10, 2017 at 2:36 PM with the headline "Merced man killed in crash in rural Merced County, CHP reports."