[06-20-2024] Fresno County, CA – 43-Year-Old Passenger Killed, Two Drivers Injured After Two-Vehicle DUI Crash on Highway 180

A 43-year-old passenger was killed, and two drivers were injured after a two-vehicle DUI crash in Fresno County on Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. 

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 12:15 a.m. on Highway 180 west of Cornelia Avenue. 

Authorities stated that a 21-year-old driver, Amadeo M. of Kerman, was driving a 2019 Nissan Versa westbound on the freeway. Meanwhile, a 2007 Nissan Sentra was heading eastbound on 180 west of Cornelia. For unknown reasons, the Nissan Versa traveled eastbound of the westbound lane, approaching the left front of the Nissan Sentra. 

Police said that the two vehicles collided head-on and resulted in a fatality. A passenger in the Nissan Sentra, identified as 43-year-old Adeline R. of Selma, was transported to Community Regional Medical Center Fresno, where she died due to her injuries. Both of the drivers were also taken to the hospital with major injuries. 

Further investigation showed that Amadeo M. was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the authorities are still gathering all the necessary evidence to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash. 

Investigations are ongoing.