Fatal Car Crash in Merced County: 58-year-old Woman Killed
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 20, 2023
The woman died at the scene, but the five-year-old was unharmed.
The California Highway Patrol is currently investigating a tragic car accident that occurred in Merced County. The incident took place on Thursday at approximately 10:40 a.m. near Franklin Road on Highway 99.
According to authorities, a 58-year-old woman from Avenal was driving her 2017 Nissan Frontier pickup truck southbound on Highway 99 with a five-year-old child seated in the back of the vehicle.
At the same time, a big rig traveling northbound experienced an axle failure. As a result, the axle detached and bounced over the barrier before colliding with the woman's Nissan.
Regrettably, the impact of this collision proved fatal for the woman as she succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the accident. Fortunately, the young child did not sustain any physical harm but was taken to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure.
Law enforcement officials have stated that there are no suspicions of drugs or alcohol playing a role in this devastating crash.
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Tags: California, Fatality, Truck, Fresno, CHP, Carcrash, Fatalaccident, Highway99, Merced County, Franklin Road
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 58-year-old woman
- Vehicles:
- 2017 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, big rig
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- California
- City:
- Merced County
- Location:
- Highway 99 near Franklin Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-20
- Time of Incident:
- 10:40 a.m.
Highway 99 near Franklin Road
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