SACRAMENTO, California — A 53-year-old man from Galt died after a crash on Highway 104 in Sacramento County Thursday.
California Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 5:20 a.m. on Highway 104 at Clay Station Road. A 35-year-old man from Ione was driving a Dodge Ram westbound on the highway and a 53-year-old was driving a Honda Civic eastbound.
CHP said witnesses in the area said the Honda accelerated and passed over the solid double yellow lines driving the wrong way through a curve. The driver collided head-on with the Dodge Ram.
The man driving the Honda Civic died and was the only person in the car. The driver of the Dodge Ram had back pain but did not want additional medical treatment.
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokesperson gave the following statement identifying the 53-year-old man as Marcus Winkfield:
"We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Officer Marcus Winkfield, 53, this morning. Today, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Officer Winkfield was involved in a car accident while on his way to work, succumbing to his injuries on scene.
Winkfield was an exemplary officer and integral part of Mule Creek State Prison. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. The prison has activated peer support and other services to support staff during this difficult time."
CHP said alcohol or drugs don't appear to be a factor in the crash. Both lanes of Highway 104 were closed as of 8 a.m. and are set to reopen once the coroner arrives.
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