Marci Blankenship Injured in Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash on Avenue 232 in Tulare County
Marci Blankenship Hospitalized after Tulare County Crash on Avenue 232 near Road 48
Tulare County, California (June 23, 2021) – A two-car accident has claimed the life of a 41-year-old Hanford man and left a 54-year-old Visalia woman with injuries last week on Wednesday afternoon in Tulare County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash was reported at around 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 on Avenue 232, just east of Road 48.
The CHP said a 2002 Saturn, driven by the Hanford man, was heading eastbound on Avenue 232 at an unspecified speed when his vehicle swerved to the right and veered off the road onto the dirt and gravel shoulder.
The Saturn continued in an easterly direction back to the roadway and went across the eastbound lane. It then rotated about 90 degrees in a counter clockwise manner and traveled directly into the path of a 2014 Buick driven by Marci Blankenship, 54, of Visalia, who was going at about 55 mph.
The front of the Buick impacted with the left rear of the Saturn. The impact of the collision caused the male driver of the Saturn to be ejected onto the roadway. The Saturn caught fire following the collision.
Avenue 232 Collision in Tulare County Kills 1, Injures 1
Despite life-saving measures performed by responding paramedics, the Saturn driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Blankenship was taken to Kaweah Medical Center in unknown condition.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
An investigation into the collision is underway. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call the Visalia Area CHP office at 559-734-6767.
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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