04/25/2026
On April 24, 2026, at approximately 1732 hours, Monterey Communications Center (MCC) advised King City CHP units of a head on collision in the area of Metz Road just north of Spreckels Road.
Preliminary investigation determined a 32-year-old male from King City was driving a 2014 Ford Fusion southbound Metz Road just north of Spreckels Road at an at unknown speed. For unknown reasons, the Ford swerved into the northbound lane. A 50-year-old male from King City was driving a 2012 Dodge Ram, northbound Metz Road north of Spreckels Road. The Dodge swerved left to avoid a crash with the Ford, at the same time the Ford swerved right, resulting in both vehicles crashing head-on. The driver of the Ford was declared deceased and the driver of the Dodge did not sustain any injuries.
It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were determined to be a factor in the collision.