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Murphys, CA — Law enforcement officials have identified a Calaveras County man who was killed in a Christmas Day crash on Railroad Flat Road near Sierra Oaks Road.
It was 60-year-old Luis Mercado. We reported earlier that it happened at around 6pm. His 2021 Subaru Forester went off the road and into a large tree. Arriving emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but he passed away from the injuries sustained. No further information is immediately available.
This post was last modified on 12/29/2022 11:42 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
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