1 Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on 14th Avenue near Iona Avenue in Hanford
Hanford, California (August 27, 2022) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision that happened in Hanford, Kings County, on Saturday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on 14th Avenue near Iona Avenue at around 4:39 a.m.
A 31-year-old man was driving a Chevy Silverado on 14th avenue when he crossed over to the opposite side of the road and collided with another car.
A woman in her 30s was a passenger in the second vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim was not immediately disclosed.
Her driver sustained major injuries and was airlifted to the hospital.
The drivers of the Silverado suffered minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
More details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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