10-Year-Old Hospitalized in Tulare Avenue Fatal Vehicle Collision [Tulare, CA]

Tulare, CA (October 19, 2023) – A 10-year-old child was injured following a Tulare Avenue fatal vehicle collision Wednesday morning.

Visalia CHP officers responded to the two-vehicle crash at ab out 7:50 a.m. at the intersection with Enterprise Street.

Investigating officers said a 73-year-old Tulare woman was driving a northbound Saturn on Enterprise Street and was entering the intersection at Tulare Avenue.

At the same time, a 16-year-old Visalia female was driving an eastbound Jeep on Tulare Avenue and approaching the intersection at around 55 mph.

The 73-year-old Saturn driver did not yield for the stop sign and pulled out in front of the Jeep.

As a result, the Jeep crashed into the driver’s side of the Saturn.

Officers declared the 73-year-old woman deceased at the scene while a 10-year-old was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

All passengers were wearing seatbelts when the collision happened. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a role in this accident.

Officers are investigated.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased in the Tulare Avenue fatal vehicle collision. May you find courage during this time of sorrow.

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Tulare Avenue Fatal Vehicle Collision Under Investigation

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