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Driver crossed into opposing lane in deadly San Joaquin County crash

The crash was reported around 5:20 p.m. Sunday along Mariposa Road near Skiff Road.

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif — One person is dead after a head-on crash in San Joaquin County.

The California Highway Patrol said the crash was reported around 5:20 p.m. Sunday along Mariposa Road near Skiff Road. 

Police said a 2011 Nissan crossed over double-yellow lines and went into the opposite lane. 

It's not clear why the driver veered into the opposing lane, but the car ultimately hit a 2015 Ford head-on. The Ford rotated and was also hit by a Mercedes driving behind it.

First responders pulled the people involved from the vehicles and took them to a hospital. The driver of the Nissan died from his injuries just before 7 p.m.

It's not clear if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

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