Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash near Calaveras Big Trees State Park

LIVERMORE, CA (September 5, 2022) – Monday, Jensen Ybarra lost his life in a solo-car collision on Highway 4.

The crash took place on August 15, at around 9:25 p.m., near Calaveras Big Trees State Park, north of Arnold.

According to reports, Ybarra was driving alone on a 2018 Land Rover eastbound on Highway 4, when for reasons still not known, he lost control of the vehicle and ended up crashing into a tree. The impact of the collision caused the car to burst into flames and trapped him inside.

Responding officers arrived at the site of the accident shortly after and pronounced 35-year-old Jensen Ybarra dead at the scene.

Additionally, family and friends of Ybarra set up a GoFundMe page to help with his funeral expenses.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Jensen Ybarra.

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