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Fatal crash on Weedpatch Highway

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UPDATE (October 1, 2018): The California Highway Patrol says the person who was killed in this crash was 19-year-old. The victim has not yet been identified. 

The California Highway Patrol is on scene of a fatal crash on Weedpatch Highway, north of Lamont.

According to the CHP's traffic site, at least one person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash on the 184 between East Panama Lane and Mountain View Road.

It's unclear exactly how many cars were involved or if any others are injured, and more information was not immediately available. Traffic in the area may be impacted. Check back for updates.

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