Janie and Nick Flocchini were killed when their Mercedes was rear-ended and forced into oncoming traffic in Fresno County on Colorado Road near Sumner. Their car was struck by a Honda driven by Silvia Gonzales, who was allegedly under the influence of marijuana and another illegal drug, according to California Highway Patrol. Flocchini's Mercedes spun out of control and was struck by an oncoming pickup truck carrying two more victims, who were transported to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries. The Mercedes then burst into flames, killing both passengers.
Three Vehicles Involved in Drunk Driving Accident in Fresno County
Fatal Car Accident at Akers and Avenue 272 in Tulare County
Tabitha Lee was killed in a fatal car accident with a semi-truck on October 24, 2019 when the Lexus she was driving was struck head-on at around 5:00 am, according to California Highway Patrol. The Tulare County accident is being investigated by CHP, with the semi-truck driving cooperating. At the time of writing, CHP has not released a cause of the accident.
Pedestrian Struck in Vehicle Accident in Fresno at Alamos and Marks Avenues
A ten year old by was crossing Marks Avenue at Alamos with his father and another child when they were hit by a white van turning left at the intersection, according to Fresno Police.
8 Year Old Boy Killed in Car Accident in Reedley at Dinuba and Alta Avenues
An eight year old boy, Eliseo Saldana, has died after the sedan he was travelling in with two adults was struck by a car that failed to stop at the intersection.
An alleged Visalia drunk motorist kills 1, seriously injures 4
A suspected drunk driver is believed to have caused a fatal Tulare County car accident on Highway 198 on Sept. 29. The 5:20 p.m. incident claimed one passenger's life and left five others with serious injuries.
Suspected DUI Accident Kills 1, Injures 4 Others on 198 near Road 248
A two-vehicle accident took place on Sunday afternoon near Lake Kaweah involving an alleged drunk driver leaving one dead and five injured. The fatal Tulare County collision occurred on Highway 198 west of Road 248.
What are some of the most serious car crash injuries?
Car accidents are one of the primary ways in which individuals get hurt in the United States. While many motorists are lucky enough to walk away from their crashes unscathed, countless others suffer serious, life-threatening injuries or die in them.
After a car accident, here's what you should do
Even if you feel like the odds of getting into a car accident are small, it is important to know what to do after the crash. The scene is often chaotic and stressful, and knowing what steps to take in advance helps you act on autopilot. Remember, even though you can control how safe you are behind the wheel, you cannot control other drivers, so the crash risks may be higher than you think.
Can you tell if your brakes are about to go?
Perhaps no single safety system on a car is as important as the brakes. If you've driven in the mountains, you've seen the runaway truck lanes that they can use if the brakes go out. You can imagine just how disastrous that could be in any car, on any road in California.
Central California man killed, wife hurt in San Francisco crash
A 39-year-old man visiting San Francisco with his wife was killed and his wife critically injured when they were hit by a car.