Fresno, CA — A 46-year-old man identified as Anthony Photopoulos lost his life on Sunday afternoon, September 1, 2024, after a violent collision with a tree on a residential property in Fresno, according to The Fresno Bee.
The fatal accident occurred around 2:00 PM at the intersection of Wishon and Holland Avenues. Photopoulos was believed by authorities to have been driving an electric Volkswagen at a high rate of speed before allegedly ignoring a stop sign. The car then crested over the roadway, causing Photopoulos to lose control. As the car careened out of control, it ultimately collided with a large tree on a residential property.
The impact of the crash was severe, and the vehicle caught fire upon impact. Fortunately, quick-thinking bystanders were able to extinguish the flames before they spread further. Photopoulos was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officers.
It is unclear whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.
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