California

Edden Esparza Killed in Accident at Twentynine Palms Hwy near Joshua Tree, CA

Published on: July 20, 2023

Date of Accident
July 13, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Edden Esparza
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Twentynine Palms, California, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a cross that killed a man at Twentynine Palms Hwy near Joshua Tree, CA on July 13th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:55 a.m. According to investigators, a Honda Accord was headed westbound as. dump truck was headed eastbound. Both vehicles were in respective slow lanes, according to police. Officials allege the Honda traveled into a shoulder lane and lost control, veering across a center divider before colliding with the dump truck. The driver of the Honda, identified as 32-year-old  Edden Esparza, suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Twentynine Palms Hwy
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck collided with a Honda Accord

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