Last Updated on October 28, 2022 by C-CAR
CARMEL VALLEY – Two vehicles collided on Carmel Valley Road Wednesday afternoon, leaving one dead, according to California Highway Patrol.
The deceased was 52-year-old Carmel resident Seth Parker, Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Thornburg confirmed Friday. Parker was the founder and president of Big Sur-based contracting company Pacific Land Water & Home.
Wednesday, at 3:19 p.m., Monterey units of California Highway Patrol were advised of a crash involving a 2021 Dodge Durango and a 2018 Porsche. According to a press release from CHP spokeswoman Jessica Madueño, the Dodge Durango, driven by Parker, was moving at a high rate of speed east on Carmel Valley Road approaching Rio Road when it crashed into the Porsche, which was traveling north on Rio Road and turning onto westbound Carmel Valley Road. The impact caused the Dodge to overturn and the Porsche to spin out of control.
Not wearing a seatbelt, Parker was ejected from his vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the Porsche was not injured, CHP said, adding that alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash at this time.
A GoFundMe has been created in support of Parker’s family. As of Friday afternoon, it has raised more than $55,400.
