Eliseo Saldana Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Alta Avenue [REEDLEY, CA]

Fatal Crash at Alta and South Avenues

 
REEDLEY, CA (October 4, 2019) – A child died in a two-vehicle crash late Friday afternoon in Reedley, authorities said.
 
The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. on Alta Avenue at South Avenue.
 
According to the CHP, a 21-year-old Daniel Lemus was driving without a valid license and failed to stop at the intersection. He then collided with a sedan carrying two adults and an 8-year-old boy.
 
As a result, the child died upon impact. The Fresno County sheriff’s officials identified the boy as Eliseo Saldana.
 
Paramedics transported the two adults in the sedan to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
 
Police arrested Lemus for vehicular manslaughter and driving without a license.
 
The crash is still under investigation.

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We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Eliseo Saldana during this time of tragedy.

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