Woman Killed in Madera Car Crash on Avenue 15 near Skyview Road
Madera, California (February 12, 2023) – A 19-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision on Sunday evening in near Madera Ranchos.
The fatal crash was reported at around 6:04 p.m. on Avenue 15 near Skyview Road, according to the California Highway Patrol dispatch.
The Madera woman was driving a 2012 Mini Cooper on Avenue 15. At the same time, 24-year-old Lorenzo Antonio Morales Cortes was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro in the opposite direction when he allowed the vehicle to drift into the eastbound lane and collide head-on with the Mini Cooper.
CHP says the woman was killed in the accident.
The name of the woman was not immediately disclosed.
Morales Cortes suffered major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. He was put under arrest on suspicion of DUI.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Pacific Attorney Group would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May they find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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