Paso Robles man dies in Nacimiento Lake Drive crash
California Highway Patrol arrests driver on suspicion of driving under the influence
– A Paso Robles man died Sunday evening following a solo-vehicle crash on Nacimiento Lake Drive west of Frazier Road in an unincorporated area of San Luis Obispo County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Officers responded to the crash at approximately 7:19 p.m. on May 10.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Joseph Mitchell Pate, 44, of Paso Robles, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro westbound on Nacimiento Lake Drive at an unknown speed when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the north edge of the roadway.
Investigators said Pate then turned left and overcorrected, causing the Camaro to travel across both traffic lanes before colliding with a tree south of the roadway.
A 48-year-old Paso Robles man seated in the rear of the Camaro died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The California Highway Patrol said next of kin had not yet been notified, and the passenger’s name was not being released.
A 41-year-old Paso Robles man identified as Mack Garcia, who was seated in the front passenger seat, sustained minor injuries.
Pate sustained major injuries and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Due to his injuries, he was transported to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol Templeton Area office.
