The following is a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol Clear Lake Office:
On March 3, 2024, at approximately 1253 hours, Clear Lake Area, Officer J. Gallagher, and Officer B. Hanson, were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on State Route 20, east of Blue Lakes Road.
Upon arrival, officers located a red Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound on State Route 20, driven by a 58-year-old male from Willits, CA, that lost control in a curved section of SR-20. The Toyota crossed into the opposing lane of traffic where it collided with a black GMC Sierra pickup, traveling westbound on State Route 20, driven by J. Leone, an 83-year-old male from Upper Lake, CA. J. Leone, and his passenger, E. Leone, were transported to Sutter Lakeside Community Hospital with suspected minor injuries. The driver of the Toyota (ID withheld pending NOK notification) succumbed to his injuries on scene, along with two K-9’s within the Toyota. All occupants were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No alcohol or drug use is suspected. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
The California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, Lake County Sheriff’s Dept, Northshore Fire Department, and All in One Towing responded to the scene to assist with the crash. SR-20 was open to one-way traffic control for the duration of the incident.
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Condolences. Prayers for the family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Greg was a good man! God Bless him and the dogs!
He was a hard worker and cared about his neighbors here at the mobile home park!
Very sad that he and his furbabies died. It’s terribly sad to me.
Condolences to the family and friends of the man who passed away in the terrible accident.
I want to wish a speedy and full recovery to John and Betty Leone! Their injuries ARE more than just minor! They first were transported to Sutter hospital, soon after they BOTH were transported by ambulance to the ICU @ UC Davis Medical Center. John Leone has a broken vertebrae, some fractured ribs and a broken sternum and he is having breathing problems. ~ Betty Leone has 10 broken ribs, a broken sternum and they are monitoring her heart.
After both were released to go home, the next day paramedics took John Leone back to the ER for breathing problems and is still in the hospital! “GET WELL SOON!” We love you!