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Arnold, CA — First responders are on the scene of a fatal collision on Highway 4 in the Arnold area that may have begun as a medical issue.
The CHP reports that a 79-year-old Arnold man was driving a Jeep Wrangler along the highway near the Oak Court intersection when the SUV smashed into a snow bank. They add that this may have been the result of a medical issue suffered by the driver. CPR was performed on the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is not being released pending notification of family.
A small dog was found inside the Jeep, and county animal control has been called to the scene. The wreckage is blocking the roadway, and traffic, while slow, is still moving.
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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