Pedestrian Melchor Mendoza Killed in Collision with Clovis Fire Department Truck
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 5, 2023
Pedestrian killed
Update (07/06/2023): Melchor Mendoza, a 62-year-old resident of Clovis, has been named as the victim who died at the scene in this tragic incident.
Original Story: A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night in Clovis, California, as a pedestrian lost their life after being struck by a Clovis Fire Department truck. The collision took place at approximately 9 pm near the intersection of Clovis and Barstow avenues.
According to the Clovis Police Department, the fire engine involved in the accident had its emergency lights and sirens activated while en route to respond to an urgent call. Despite these precautions, it collided with a pedestrian who was present on the roadway at that time.
In response to this unfortunate event, both local law enforcement and the California Highway Patrol will be collaborating on an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. As part of this process, Clovis Avenue is anticipated to remain closed between Barstow and Jefferson for several hours.
Authorities are urging drivers to avoid this area until further notice as they work diligently towards gathering all necessary information related to this tragedy.
As more details emerge from the ongoing investigation into this fatal collision involving a Clovis Fire Department truck, our thoughts go out to those affected by this devastating loss of life.
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Tags: California, Fatality, Fresno, Accident, Pedestrian, News, Collision, Firedepartment, Clovis
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- pedestrian
- Vehicles:
- Clovis Fire Department truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- California
- City:
- Clovis
- Location:
- Clovis and Barstow avenues
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-04
- Time of Incident:
- 9 pm
Clovis and Barstow avenues
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