Update: Man dies in major crash in Fresno County, driver arrested on suspicion of DUI
A 23-year-old Caruthers man died after his vehicle was struck by a car that crossed over into on-coming traffic on a Fresno County highway, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, the driver of the wrong-way vehicle, Amber Sexton, 33, of Hayfork, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Sexton suffered “moderate” injuries in the four-car collision.
Officers responded to the collision on Highway 41, south of Harlan Avenue near Laton around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Sexton was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck that crossed over into the northbound traffic lane, heading the wrong way on Highway 41, and collided head-on with a Honda Civic, according to the CHP.
The driver of a Ford Mustang swerved to avoid the on-coming pickup truck and crashed into a metal fence.
After the head-on collision, the Honda Civic spun out of control and was struck by a Buick La Crosse.
The driver of the Honda Civic was flown to Community Regional Medical Center, where he later died.
The Ford Mustang’s driver and the passenger were not injured. The Buick La Crosse’s driver and a passenger complained of pain but were not taken to the hospital.
The victim’s identity wasn’t immediately available Wednesday, pending notification of his family.
Anyone with information is asked to call the CHP at 559-706-2200.
This story was originally published November 10, 2020 at 11:46 PM.
