A traffic accident Friday morning claimed a life.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 11:40 a.m. on State Route 98 west of Anderholt Road. A 2020 Dodge van was westbound on SR-98 when the van veered to the right, ran off the road, struck a dirt drain and then turned over. The driver of the Dodge sustained fatal injuries. According to the Highway Patrol he was not wearing a seat belt. The accident remains under investigation.