Fresno County, CA — A devastating car crash early Friday morning, September 13, 2024, claimed the lives of three people in Fresno County, according to ABC30.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the accident occurred around 2:45 AM at the intersection of Kearney Boulevard and Garfield Avenue, a rural area lined with farmland and known for long, straight stretches of road.
According to investigators, a 2007 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Kearney when the driver lost control, veering off the roadway. The vehicle collided with a large palm tree, a common sight in the agricultural regions around Fresno.
The impact of the crash was severe, and the car immediately caught fire. All three individuals inside the vehicle became trapped, and despite the swift arrival of emergency responders, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation. CHP officers indicated that alcohol might have played a role, but further details will be released pending the results of the ongoing investigation.
The area surrounding Kearney Boulevard was closed off between Garfield and Chateau Fresno avenues, causing some disruption to local traffic. CHP urged drivers to avoid the area and take alternate routes.
Authorities have not yet identified the victims pending notification of their families.
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