Injuries Reported in Madera Auto Accident on Highway 145 near Storey Road
MADERA, CA (May 24, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, an alarming 2-vehicle crash on Highway 145 near Storey Road injured Raquel Rodriguez.
The incident happened just after 1:00 p.m. on Highway 145, between Storey Road and Road 29.
When the authorities arrived at the scene, they located a GMC pick-up truck on the right shoulder westbound side as well as a Ford pickup.
Officials revealed that the GMC tried to make a U-turn at the same time a Ford pickup traveled west at around 55 mph.
As the Hispanic adult male GMC driver initiated the U-turn, he went directly in front of the Ford. As a result, the two vehicles crashed.
The GMC driver suffered major injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital. Moreover, a 28-year-old passenger, Raquel Rodriguez, of Fresno, suffered moderate to major injuries. Responders took her to the hospital.
Moreover, the Ford pickup driver, 65-year-old Carl Sagerquist, of Coarsegold, suffered no injuries and was wearing a seatbelt.
Meanwhile, CHP ruled out drugs or alcohol as a factor in the crash. Officers added that the driver who made the U-turn did not pay attention when attempting to do so.
At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
What’s Next after Alarming 2-Vehicle Crash on Highway 145 near Storey Road
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