Preliminary reports indicate that a Ford F-250 was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue when it tried to make a left turn and was hit by a Toyota Camry that was headed westbound
Fresno County, CA – One person was killed in a car collision that led to the arrest of one driver on suspicion of driving under the influence on Wednesday afternoon in Fresno County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Central and De Wolf avenues at about 3:30 p.m. March 18.
Preliminary reports indicate that a Ford F-250 was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue when it tried to make a left turn and was hit by a Toyota Camry that was headed westbound.
CHP officers responded to the scene immediately after receiving reports of the collision and they located the parties involved in the crash.
A passenger in the Camry suffered critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim’s name, age, and gender were not immediately available.
There were no reports of injuries to other parties involved in the incident.
According to the CHP, the driver of the Camry was arrested on suspicion of felony evading and DUI.
No additional details on the accident were immediately available. The accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
According to the Fresno Area CHP, fatal collisions dropped by 9% in 2024, with 79 recorded incidents compared to 87 the previous year. Despite this progress, the county remains a critical area for serious injuries; data from the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan reveals that between 2019 and 2023, an average of 40 people were killed and 125 severely injured annually. Over 91% of these severe crashes occur on high-speed arterials and collectors like Shaw and Herndon Avenues.
The county’s 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative highlights that while urban areas see higher crash volumes, rural corridors like Highway 99 continue to experience disproportionately high fatality rates per mile. Primary crash factors in the region include distracted driving and DUI-related impairment, which historically account for over 35% of fatal incidents.
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