William Ziering dies in fatal Carmel-by-the-Sea Highway 1 crash
Fatal Carmel-by-the-Sea Highway 1 crash death of William Ziering – Obituary
Authorities have identified the man who died following a multi-vehicle collision along Highway 1 near Carmel-by-the-Sea. The victim was 96-year-old William Ziering, a local resident.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on April 9. Investigators say Ziering was driving a Lexus sedan southbound behind a Subaru operated by a 24-year-old woman from Oakland. At the same time, a 78-year-old woman from Carmel was traveling northbound in a Honda SUV.
For reasons that remain under investigation, the Lexus crossed over the center double yellow lines and collided with the oncoming Honda. The force of the crash pushed the Lexus back into the southbound lane, where it then struck the Subaru.
The Subaru driver was not injured, while both Ziering and the Honda driver were transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Authorities later confirmed that Ziering succumbed to his injuries.
Officials have not released further details regarding the circumstances of his death, and the cause of the crash is still being investigated.