1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash at Temperance and Central Avenues in Fresno County
Woman Killed, Passenger Hospitalized after Fresno County Car Accident at Temperance and Central Avenues
Fresno County, California (August 21, 2020) – A woman in her 50s was killed and another person was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a traffic accident at an intersection in Fresno County, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash happened at about 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Temperance and Central Avenues.
Authorities said the woman was driving a Honda Civic northbound on Temperance Avenue when she failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with an Izuzu utility box truck that was heading eastbound on Central Avenue.
The Honda sustained major damage on the driver-side following the crash.
Deadly Car Collision at Temperance and Central Avenues in Fresno County
The driver of the Honda died at the scene while her right-front passenger was transported to Community Regional Medical Center in serious condition.
The driver and passenger in the Izuzu were uninjured in the accident. Police said all parties involved were wearing seat belts when the accident happened.
Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
The name of the deceased victim was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The crash remains under investigation.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives smoothly.
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