Alex Lopez of Kingsburg was killed in the crash that occurred around 7:30 a.m., May 14, on Academy Avenue north of Dinuba Avenue.
Selma, CA – Authorities have identified the 28-year-old man who died in a two-vehicle collision that happened Thursday morning near an intersection in Selma.
Alex Lopez of Kingsburg was killed in the crash that occurred around 7:30 a.m., May 14, on Academy Avenue north of Dinuba Avenue.
Investigators conducted a preliminary investigation and revealed that Lopez was driving a Toyota Corolla northbound on Academy Avenue when, for an unknown reason, he moved into the dirt shoulder.
The driver overcorrected to the left and crossed the roadway and into the path of a GMC Denali traveling southbound.
Authorities said the front of the GMC struck Lopez’s car.
Emergency personnel responded and found Lopez unresponsive with serious injuries. Paramedics performed life-saving measures on Lopez before transporting him to Adventist Health in Selma, where he later died from his injuries.
It was unclear if the occupants of the GMC were injured.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
Original Story
Fresno County, CA – One person was killed following a two-vehicle collision on Academy Avenue in Selma Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 7:36 a.m. near the intersection of South Academy Avenue and East Dinuba Avenue.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a white GMC pickup truck collided with a silver older-model sedan. CHP reports noted that both vehicles came to rest on the right-hand side of the roadway following the crash. Authorities also reported debris, including a bumper and vehicle parts, scattered across all lanes. One person was reportedly trapped inside a gray Toyota Corolla after the collision.
At least one person suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending notification of next of kin. Information regarding additional injuries was not immediately available. No arrests were reported.
California Highway Patrol officers and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to assist victims and investigate the collision. Tow crews were also called to remove the damaged vehicles from the roadway.
The crash caused traffic disruptions along Academy Avenue as emergency crews worked to clear debris and conduct the on-scene investigation.
The exact cause of the two-vehicle crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.