Crime & Safety

Fiery Crash in Half Moon Bay

The crash claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.

A 23-year-old Sacramento man was killed in fiery crash in Half Moon Bay early Monday morning, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies were called to a the 400 block of Kelly Avenue, where a 1991 Honda Civic had crashed into a parked 2000 Honda Passport at about 3:25 a.m., according to the sheriff's office.

The engine in the Honda Civic burst into flames upon impact, and the driver was pulled out of the car by nearby residents, the sheriff's office said.

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The Honda Passport was pushed about 150 feet from where it was parked by the force of the crash. 

Arriving deputies put out the engine fire, and the victim was taken to Stanford Hospital where he later died.

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The medical examiner's office did not release his name pending notification of his relatives.

The sheriff's office is searching for anyone that might have witnessed the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office at (650) 726-8288.


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