Multiple People Killed In Millerton Rd Collision in Fresno County

A tragic collision in Fresno County led to at least five deaths and left two others injured early Saturday morning. KFSN-TV reports the accident took place around 4:30 a.m. northeast of Fresno near Millerton Lake and the Table Mountain Casino on February 5, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol was called to the scene on Millerton Road near Marina Drive. They say a grey Hyundai traveling southbound crossed the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic for an unknown reason. The vehicle collided with a white Honda.

Officials confirmed at least five men were killed in the crash. The victims included one man from Lemoore, two men from Clovis, one man from Fresno, and one man from Kerman.

One injury victim was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno by chopper. Another victim was transported by ambulance.

The investigation continues into what may have led to the crash. The California Highway Patrol does believe alcohol may have played a role.

DUI Accident Dangers in Fresno County

Driving on roads in rural Fresno County at night can be a hazardous experience. Motorists won’t have any way of knowing what’s going on with oncoming drivers. They’ll likely have little notice when a driver loses control and crosses over the yellow lines.

The chances for a dangerous accident dramatically increase when someone has chosen to consume alcohol and get behind the wheel. DUI drivers won’t have a firm grasp of where their vehicles are headed and other drivers certainly won’t have any idea of the dangers in front of them.

Fresno County residents pay a terrible price for the mistakes drunk drivers make each year. California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) recorded 421 accidents involving alcohol across 2020 in the county. Those accidents led to a heartbreaking 40 deaths and left 544 people suffering from injuries.

Despite media campaigns and Highway Patrol checkpoints, people who have been drinking are still getting behind the wheel and causing devastating accidents on Fresno County roads. More accountability for those who provide alcohol and the family and friends who allow people to get behind the wheel while drunk is the only way to cut down on these tragedies.

A Word About Wrongful Death Claims for Families After Fresno County Accidents…

If your family has had a loved one taken away in a tragic accident, you should be aware of the benefits available to you and your family through an insurance claim. This support could help with funeral and burial expenses. It also helps the family with the financial hardships that come after the monetary support the victim had always provided is suddenly gone. You can read more about these claims on my page about traffic accident claims in Fresno County.

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