Two victims killed when driver attempts to pass a truck in opposite lane

Natalie Craddock and Krue Karnbach were killed in a head-on car crash on Old Woman Springs Road north of Linn Road in Landers last Friday, according to a recent press release from Hi-Desert Star News.

The accident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon in Landers when a 2009 Durango was headed north on the highway at about 55 miles per hour.  The driver, Michael Daugherty, 24, of Big Bear, went into the southbound lane to pass a semi-truck in front of him.

As a result, he traveled into the path of a Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by Karnbach and Craddock in the passenger seat.

Additionally, it was mentioned that the two drivers both swerved to avoid the collision, but both vehicles crashed head-on.

Authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced Karnbach and Craddock dead at the scene.  Additionally, Michael Daugherty and his 1-year-old daughter were transported to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.

Currently, the traffic collision is being investigated by the authorities, and further information will be relayed at a later time.

From the office of The May Firm, we offer our deepest condolences to the victim in the incident.  We will keep the friends and family members affected by this loss in our thoughts and prayers.

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