MERCED – Authorities have released details of a vehicle collision that claimed the life of a driver Saturday night.
Shortly before 9:30pm emergency crews responded to the 1200 block of West North Bear Creek Drive for a report of a vehicle that had crashed. Arriving personnel located a vehicle that had crashed into the creek and landed upside down partially submerged in the water.
Officers were able to make their way down into the creek and pull the occupant out of the vehicle. The driver was identified as 42-year-old Sabian Martinez. He died at the scene from his injuries.
Police closed the roadway for several hours between R Street and Creekside Drive to investigate the collision.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Merced Traffic Officer Calcagno at (209) 388-7718 or the Tip Line at (209) 385-4725 where callers can remain anonymous.
