ATASCADERO — On Saturday, Aug. 3, at about 8:34 p.m., officers from the Atascadero Police Department, along withpersonnel from the Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services, responded to a traffic collision on Highway 41 near Old Morro Road.

Acccording to a press release from APD, upon arrival, responders found a single vehicle involved in the collision, with both the vehicle and nearby vegetation on fire. The fire was promptly extinguished by fire department personnel. Tragically, it was determined that the sole occupant of the vehicle had died as a result of the accident. The identification of the driver is pending further investigation.

At this time, it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the cause of the collision. HWY 41 was closed to traffic from 8:30 p.m., until 2 a.m., while the collision was investigated.

For any inquiries, please contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) 461-5051.