Two 19-year-olds killed in high speed, three-vehicle crash in Fresno County, CHP says
Two were killed Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash in Fresno County.
Multiple agencies responded to the crash just before 10 p.m. at Temperance and Belmont avenues. When officers arrived two vehicles were in the middle of a roadway.
California Highway Patrol spokesperson Mike Salas said an 18-year-old was driving a Dodge Charger southbound on Temperance Avenue at a high rate of speed when it collided with the left rear of a Toyota Camry that was stopped at the intersection’s stop sign. The Dodge continued to drive out of control, Salas said, before the vehicle struck a Chevrolet Tahoe that was going northbound on Temperance Avenue.
The Dodge and Tahoe came to rest blocking the intersection. Officers with the Clovis Police Department arrived shortly and provided medical aid until EMS arrived. Two 19-year-olds in the Dodge were pronounced dead. A 20-year-old passenger had critical injuries and a fourth passenger had minor injuries.
The driver, Luis Felix of Fresno, suffered major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. He is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, Salas said.
The driver and a woman of the Chevrolet sustained moderate injuries, while three minor passengers, ages 9, 4, and 1, suffered minor injuries. The driver of the Toyota also sustained minor injuries, Salas said.
An investigation is underway.
This story was originally published March 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM.
