Two Pronounced Dead after Head-On Accident near Boothe Road

CERES, CA (December 19, 2023) - Leroy Don Smith and Youkhana Atrmiz died Tuesday night in a head-on crash on Hatch Road and Booth Road. Dispatchers responded to the scene around 8:20 p.m.

Reports indicate that the operator of a white Chrysler 300 traveling east veered across the double yellow lines. The Chrysler then collided head-on with a blue Toyota Prius, trapping three individuals in both vehicles.

Shortly after, a passenger inside the Toyota succumbed to their injuries on-site.

The deceased was later identified as 89-year-old Smith from Castro Valley. The Chrysler's driver, identified as 36-year-old Atrmiz from Ceres, also succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Meanwhile, the 64-year-old female Toyota driver remained hospitalized in serious but stable condition.

Those with additional information about the incident are urged to contact Officer Aaron Pinon at 209-538-5678.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the families of Leroy Don Smith and Youkhana Atrmiz.

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