[08-17-2024] Fresno County, CA – One Killed, Two Others Injured After Two-Vehicle Head-On Collision on Highway 180

One person was killed, and two others were injured after a two-vehicle head-on collision in Fresno County early Saturday morning, August 17, 2024.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the collision on Highway 180, west of Dickenson Avenue, at approximately 1:50 a.m.

According to CHP spokesman Mike Salas, a 19-year-old was driving a Toyota Camry eastbound on Highway 180 when he veered into the westbound lane, directly into the path of an oncoming Toyota driven by a 27-year-old.

The 27-year-old driver was unable to avoid the collision, resulting in a head-on impact. The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The 27-year-old driver was extricated from his vehicle by fire crews and sustained major injuries, as did a passenger in the westbound Toyota.

Salas confirmed that the 27-year-old driver was not at fault for the crash but was arrested for alleged DUI. It is unknown if the 19-year-old victim had alcohol or drugs in his system.

The investigation is ongoing.

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1. Remain at the scene and check everyone’s condition. First, check yourself for injuries, then others. Stay composed and try to regain your calm.
2. If possible, move your vehicle to the side of the road and turn on your emergency flashers to alert other drivers. Find a safe place to wait for the police.
3. Report your accident to the authorities as soon as possible. The police will document the incident and gather information for an official record.
4. Share names, phone numbers, and insurance details with the other driver(s). If possible, take photos of the vehicles, license plates, and other critical details.
5. Avoid admitting fault or apologizing when talking to the police or others involved. Stick to the facts when describing the incident.
6. Visit a hospital or your primary doctor immediately. Prompt medical care can help mitigate injury effects and identify internal injuries.
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Car Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data from 2021, motor vehicle accidents were responsible for 21% of preventable injury-related deaths in the US. From January to June 2023, approximately 19,515 traffic-related deaths were recorded, a 3.3% decrease from the 20,190 deaths reported in the first half of 2022.

In the first half of 2023, the NHTSA reported 2,061 motor vehicle fatalities in California. The state recorded a total of 160,819 fatal and injury crashes in the previous year.