Deadly accident under investigation along Jackson Road in Rancho Murieta

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

According to Caltrans, the collision is impacting eastbound traffic at Murieta Parkway.

RANCHO MURIETA, Calif. — A deadly accident in Rancho Murieta is under investigation along Jackson Road Tuesday afternoon.

The California Highway Patrol said the crash was a three-car collision and was reported just before 4:30 p.m. on Jackson Road, west of Murieta Parkway. One man died in the crash. 

Police said a man was driving an Acura RDX in the westbound lane approaching a Toyota Corolla in the eastbound lane. Meanwhile, another driver in a Toyota Tacoma was in the eastbound lane behind the Corolla.

The Acura driver veered to the left and collided with the Corolla. The car then deflected off the Corolla and hit the Tacoma head-on.

The Acura driver had fatal injuries while the other two drivers had minor to moderate injuries.

Police said alcohol impairment could have played a factor in the crash.

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About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.