Kindra McAfee ID'd as Woman Killed in Fresno County Collision on Jensen Avenue near Sycamore Avenue
Fresno County, California (October 11, 2021) – Authorities have identified the woman who died in a Saturday afternoon traffic accident in Fresno County as Kindra McAfee, 18, of Kerman.
The deadly two-vehicle accident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. Saturday, October 8 on Jensen Avenue, just west of Sycamore Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol, McAfee was driving a Toyota Camry westbound on Jensen Avenue when she overshot her turn at Sycamore Avenue and made a U-turn directly in front of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was traveling eastbound on Jensen Avenue.
The Camry ultimately struck the Jeep on the driver's side.
Woman Killed in Crash at West Jensen Avenue and Sycamore Identified
McAfee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four other parties in the Jeep sustained minor to major injuries and were taken to Fresno Community Regional Medical Center.
Drugs or alcohol were not considered a factor in the accident. All the parties involved in the accident were wearing seatbelts.
The crash remains under investigation.
Fatal Auto Accidents in California
Auto accidents happen every day in roadways in California, some of them resulting in significant injuries that ultimately cause death.
It is unfortunate that many fatal car accidents in California result from the negligence of one or more drivers.
The aftermath of a fatal collision is always unbearable for the deceased's family members.
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Wrongful Death Claim
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