Overview

• The collision occurred around 8:20 a.m. Saturday just south of Brackney Road near Ben Lomond.
• The victim was northbound in a red 1967 Volkswagen Beetle that struck a southbound 2006 Toyota Sequoia driven by a 24-year-old woman.
• The Beetle’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts, and the Sequoia’s driver was uninjured.
• Highway 9 was temporarily closed after the crash and later reopened, according to authorities.
• CHP issued a seatbelt-safety reminder, noting 1967 Beetles were not manufactured with seatbelts or airbags though some had dealer-installed belts.