Fresno, CA – Two sisters, 25-year-old Mang Yang and 18-year-old Eliza Yang, lost their lives late Wednesday night, October 16, 2024, when a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Adam Canales crashed into their home, according to KSEE.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the identities of the victims following the devastating incident that took place near Cedar Avenue and Nevada Avenue.
The two sisters were inside their home when Canales, fleeing from law enforcement, lost control of his white Chevrolet Tahoe and plowed into the residence. Mang and Eliza were tragically caught in the path of the crash and later pronounced dead.
The incident began when law enforcement officers with the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC) noticed suspicious activity involving potential gang members in the area. Canales, identified as a known gang member, fled in his vehicle after officers approached, leading to the deadly collision.
Canales was arrested after the crash and is currently facing charges of vehicular manslaughter and evading police.
Wrongful Death Claims
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