El Dorado County, CA (February 18, 2026) – A head-on crash on Highway 49 near Crystal Blvd in El Dorado County on Monday evening left two people dead and another driver with serious injuries. The incident was reported at approximately 5 p.m. On February 16, the incident prompted a complete closure of the roadway in both directions while investigators worked at the scene. Key Details. Location: Highway 49 near Crystal Boulevard, El Dorado County. Reported: 5 p.m. on February 16 Type of Crash: Frontal collision between two vehicles. Fatalities: Two individuals discovered dead at the scene. Injuries: The SUV driver suffered major injuries but survived.
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