[04-26-2026] Imperial County, CA – 53-Year-Old Man Killed in DUI Crash on SR-111 North of Worthington Rd.

A 53-year-old man was killed in a crash involving an allegedly impaired driver in Imperial on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at around 5:05 a.m. on State Route 111, north of Worthington Road.

Authorities stated that the victim was stopped at a red light in a 2022 Toyota Corolla when a 2025 Honda Civic traveling southbound at a high rate of speed failed to stop and collided with the rear of the vehicle.

The driver of the Toyota, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Honda, a 22-year-old man, sustained major injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

Investigators reported that impairment was a factor in the crash. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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