1 person dies in 2-car collision in S. Lake Tahoe

A South Lake Tahoe man was killed and two others injured in an early morning traffic collision.

A Honda Accord driven by Roberto Olazaba, 22, of South Lake Tahoe broadsided a GMC Yukon driven by Noe Corea, 26, of South Lake Tahoe, according to South Lake Tahoe police officers.

William Olazaba, 26, was a passenger in his brother’s Accord. He died at Barton Memorial Hospital.

An accident Dec. 15 killed a South Lake Tahoe man. This vehicle landing on the power box knocked out electricity on Ski Run Boulevard for five hours. Photo/Provided

Roberto Olazaba was at Barton under observation, according to officers. A passenger in Corea’s vehicle was treated and released from the hospital.

The accident occurred at 1:35am Dec. 15 at Pioneer Trail and Ski Run Boulevard.

Police believe alcohol was a factor.

This is the third fatal traffic accident in South Lake Tahoe in four months.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is requested to contact Officer John Speath at (530) 542.6100.

 — Lake Tahoe News staff report