One Dead, Another Hospitalized after Two-Vehicle Dump-Truck Crash near Salt Slough MERCED COUNTY, CA (October 18, 2024) – Davood Khodyseporgh sustained injuries Friday morning, in a fatal head-on dump-truck collision on Highway 165. Authorities received dispatch calls around 7:00 a.m., Salt Slough. According to reports, the driver of a northbound Honda swerved into the southbound lanes in an attempt to pass other vehicles. The Honda then collided head-on with an oncoming dump truck. The impact caused the Honda to catch fire, resulting in fatal injuries to its driver. Fire personnel from the California Department of Fire arrived and pronounced the Honda driver dead at the scene. The dump truck driver, 37-year-old Davood Khodyseporgh, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Emanuel Hospital in Turlock for treatment. The identity of the deceased Honda driver will be released by the coroner’s office once available. Emergency crews temporarily closed the area for cleanup and initial investigation tasks. The team at Sweet James offers their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim as they face this painful loss. Having strong legal support is crucial after losing someone in a head-on car accident. Contact the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James today. Their team understands your situation and is here to help you seek justice and compensation. Call their office today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. They are available 24/7 via email, text, and online chat. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.The post 1 Killed, Davood Khodyseporgh Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 165 [Merced County, CA] appeared first on LA Weekly.