Fresno, CA: Police Officer, Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Highway 180 near McCall Avenue
Fresno Police Officer Among 2 Killed in Fresno Crash on Highway 180 near McCall Avenue
Fresno, California (February 5, 2019) – A Fresno police officer was among two people killed in a multi-vehicle collision Monday evening in Fresno, according to the CHP.
The deadly collision happened at about 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 4 on Highway 180 near McCall Avenue.
As per the report, a driver in a 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup truck turned from DeWolf Avenue onto Highway 180 and drove east in the westbound lanes. The wrong-way motorist then crashed into five cars before crashing head-on into a Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Both the wrong-way driver and the Dodge driver, identified as the Fresno police officer, were killed in the violent collision. The two were the only occupants of their vehicles and were wearing their seatbelts.
The names of the deceased persons were not immediately released pending notification of the next of kin.
Officials said that the occupants of the other cars suffered minor to moderate injuries as a result of the collision.
An investigation to determine the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of those killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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