Rodney Dean Jones Killed in Crash on Avenue 9 near Children’s Boulevard in Fresno
Rodney Dean Jones Killed in Fresno Crash on Avenue 9 near Children’s Boulevard
Fresno, California (January 31, 2019) – 58-year-old Rodney Dean Jones of Madera has been identified as the man killed after a traffic collision Tuesday afternoon in the area of Fresno, according to a local news source.
The accident happened at around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, on Avenue 9, just west of Children’s Boulevard.
As per the report, Jones was driving westbound in a 2007 Hyundai sedan at approximately 65 mph on Children’s Boulevard when he lost control on the curve, overcorrected and swerved directly into the path of an eastbound 2011 Chevy Equinox SUV.
Officials said that the Hyundai was hit in the passenger-side door at 60 mph, causing significant intrusion into the car.
Responding firefighters declared Jones dead at the scene. A 38-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a Fresno hospital for treatment. The two victims were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision.
Authorities said they did not suspect alcohol to have played a role in the collision though the toxicology reports are pending.
Official closed Avenue 9 from Road 40 1/2 to Valley Children’s Hospital.
An investigation is ongoing.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rodney Dean Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult period. We also wish the person injured a quick recovery.
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