By Larry Judkins
Glenn County Observer
A Williams man died Saturday afternoon after he crashed his Toyota into a power pole and several walnut trees.
At 2 p.m. on April 9, California Highway Patrol officers, Glenn County Sheriff’s deputies, and fire volunteers responded to the accident on Highway 45, north of County Road 61. Daniel Ramirez, 25, of Williams, was driving a 2003 Toyota south on Highway 45, north of County Road 61, at an unknown speed.
For an unknown reason, the Toyota veered to the right onto the gravel shoulder. Ramirez turned the vehicle’s steering wheel to the left, causing the Toyota to travel out of control across both lanes of traffic.
The Toyota left the roadway on the east side of northbound Highway 45 and collided with a power pole and several walnut trees. According to CHP Officer Vasquez, Ramirez was not wearing his seatbelts and sustained fatal injuries (blunt force head trauma) as a result of the collision.
Ramirez was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The accident was reported by Zane Amaro of the Willows area.
While the CHP handled the accident investigation, Glenn County Sheriff’s Deputy Goodwin handled the coroner’s investigation. The decedent was later released to the care of F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary, Willows.
The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office assisted with notifying the next of kin, Hermilo Ramirez of Williams.
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