Speeder killed in accident on Tuesday evening in Hollister

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HOLLISTER – A speeding driver was killed in a traffic accident in Hollister on Tuesday evening, police said.

The fatal accident occurred at around 9:10 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 25 and Hillcrest Road, Hollister police said. When officers arrived, they found a car wrapped around a traffic pole.

The driver suffered fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Before the collision, the driver was observed speeding south on Highway 25 and passing other cars on the right shoulder, police said. The driver appeared to run a red light at Hillcrest Road and was struck by another car traveling west through the intersection.

The impact caused the car to skid and collide with the traffic mast, police said.

Highway 25 southbound from Meridian Street to Park Street and Hillcrest Road from Industrial Drive to Highway 25 were closed until approximately 12:15 a.m. Wednesday for investigation.

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