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Traffic collision results in fatality on SR-76

PALA — On November 27 at approximately 7:50 a.m. a 65-year-old man from Fallbrook, driving a 1998 Toyota 4Runner, was traveling westbound on SR-76 at approximately 40-45 MPH. Analleli M. Negrete, 28, from Temecula, was traveling eastbound on SR-76 at approximately the same speed in a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup when she crossed the double yellow lines. The Dodge collided head-on with the Toyota.

The driver of the Toyota sustained fatal injuries at the scene. The driver of the Dodge and the right front passenger in the Toyota, Teresa C. Bacong, 64, from Fallbrook, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to Palomar Hospital via ambulance.

The identity of the fatal victim is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

This incident is being investigated by Officer Joe Garcia.

 

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