One dead after fiery Interstate 5 crash near Kettleman City early Saturday

One woman was found dead in a burned car early Saturday along Interstate 5 near Kettleman City in western Kings County.

The incident was originally reported as a grass fire about 3 a.m. on I-5 near Milham Avenue, north of Kettleman City, said California Highway Patrol Officer Bryan Torres. When officers arrived, they discovered a car engulfed in flames at the bottom of an embankment in the freeway median.

After the fire was put out by Kings County Fire Department, a body was found inside the car. Officer Maurice Teliha said it is believed that the victim was a woman whose identity has not been disclosed.

The vehicle, a red 2009 Toyota Yaris, had been traveling north on the freeway. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.

Tim Sheehan

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Lifelong Valley resident Tim Sheehan has worked as a reporter and editor in the region since 1986, and has been with The Fresno Bee since 1998. He is currently The Bee’s data reporter and also covers California’s high-speed rail project and other transportation issues. He grew up in Madera, has a journalism degree from Fresno State and a master’s degree in leadership studies from Fresno Pacific University. Support my work with a digital subscription