Helmut Stich, 83, and Karen Stich, 72, of Paso Robles die in fatal Templeton car crash
Fatal Templeton car crash claims lives of Helmut Stich, 83, and Karen Stich, 72, of Paso Robles – Obituary
The California Highway Patrol has identified the two victims in last week’s head-on collision in Templeton as Helmut Stich, 83, and Karen Stich, 72, both residents of Paso Robles.
The tragic accident occurred shortly after midnight on July 23 on Highway 46, approximately four miles east of Highway 41.
According to the CHP, the victims were traveling in a 2020 Hyundai when the collision occurred. The driver of a 2005 Ford F350 sustained major injuries in the crash.
At around 12:03 a.m., the Hyundai was heading westbound on Highway 46 but veered into the eastbound lane while attempting to overtake a tractor-trailer. This maneuver led to a collision with the Ford F350, with the speed of the vehicles at the time of impact unknown.
The San Luis Obispo County Coroner’s Office later confirmed the identities of the deceased and informed their next of kin. CHP has stated that impairment is not believed to be a factor in the incident.
Fatal Templeton car crash claims lives of Helmut Stich, 83, and Karen Stich, 72, of Paso Robles – Obituary The California Highway Patrol has identified the two victims in last week’s head-on collision in Templeton as Helmut Stich, 83, and Karen Stich, 72, both residents of Paso Robles. The tragic accident occurred shortly after midnight…
Fatal Templeton car crash claims lives of Helmut Stich, 83, and Karen Stich, 72, of Paso Robles – Obituary The California Highway Patrol has identified the two victims in last week’s head-on collision in Templeton as Helmut Stich, 83, and Karen Stich, 72, both residents of Paso Robles. The tragic accident occurred shortly after midnight…