19-year-old killed, two seriously injured in head-on crash in Fresno County, CHP says
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A 19-year-old died following a two vehicle-crash in Fresno County early Saturday morning.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the collision at 1:50 a.m. at Highway 180, west of Dickenson Avenue.
CHP spokesman Mike Salas said the driver was in a Toyota Camry going eastbound on Highway 180 when he moved to the left and entered the westbound lane of traffic into the path of a westbound Toyota, driven by a 27-year-old.
The 27-year-old was unable to avoid the impact when they went head-on.
The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and the other driver was extricated from his vehicle by fire crews and sustained major injures. The passenger in the westbound Toyota also sustained major injuries.
Salas said the 27-year-old was not at fault of the crash, but was arrested for alleged DUI.
It’s unknown if the victim had alcohol or drugs, Salas said.
The investigation is ongoing.
This story was originally published August 17, 2024 at 10:03 AM.
