[11-08-2026] Fresno County, CA – One Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Clovis Ave.

One driver was killed, and another sustained major injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Fresno County on Sunday night, November 8, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Clovis Avenue near Central Avenue.

Authorities said a PT Cruiser was traveling southbound on Clovis Avenue when its driver crossed the center median into the northbound lanes and collided with a white Mercedes.

The driver of the PT Cruiser sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mercedes driver suffered major injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the drivers involved.

CHP continues to investigate the cause of the collision.

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