Fatal Accident On Highway 43

By KSEE News

January 12, 2012 Updated Jan 12, 2012 at 8:40 AM PDT

One person is confirmed dead after a four vehicle accident Thursday morning on Highway 43 just north of Cairo Avenue around 5:30. According to the CHP, the driver of a red Mazda crossed over attempting to pass a car and struck another vehicle head on. Highway 43 was closed to all traffic for more than an hour.