California

Jose Cortez Guzman Killed in Accident at Shields Ave and Academy Ave in Fresno County, CA

Published on: June 13, 2023

Date of Accident
June 7, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Jose Cortez Guzman
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

West Shields Avenue & California 145, Fresno County, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at Shields Ave and Academy Ave in Fresno County, CA on June 7th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 11 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford Ranger pickup truck is alleged to have failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection. The vehicle struck a semi-truck, causing the semi to overturn. The Ford caught fire and the driver, identified as 48-year-old Jose Cortez Guzman, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The semi operator was uninjured, according to officials. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Ford Ranger, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Shields Ave and Academy Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Ranger and a Semi-Truck were involved in a crash

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