Gabriel Diaz Injured in Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 65 in Delano
Gabriel Diaz Seriously Injured in Delano Collision on Highway 65 at Highway 155
Delano, California (June 23, 2021) – Gabriel Diaz, 52, of Lamont, suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after being involved in a deadly two-car collision east of Delano, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash was reported to the CHP at about 3:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, on Highway 65 at Highway 155.
According to the CHP, Diaz was driving southbound on Highway 65 at a speed of more than 55 miles per hour when, for an unknown reason, he allowed his gray Honda Accord to drift across the double yellow lines and into the opposite lane.
A 2021 Nissan traveling northbound on Highway 65 swerved to the right in an attempt to avoid the Honda but was not successful. The left front side of the Nissan impacted with the left front of the Honda.
After the collision, the Nissan came to a stop in a dirt field east of the roadway while the Honda stopped facing southbound in the northbound lane.
Deadly Car Collision on Highway 65 in Delano
Emergency crews responded to the scene and extricated Diaz from the wreckage. He was then airlifted to Kern Medical with major injuries.
The driver of the Nissan, only identified as a 31-year-old Porterville woman, was declared dead at the scene of the accident. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Both drivers wearing their seat belts at the time of the collision. Authorities said neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the crash.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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