Miguel Ramirez Jr and Christopher Fernandez Killed in Crash near Belmont Avenue [Fresno, CA]

2 Dead in Fresno Auto Accident near Belmont Avenue and Westlawn Avenue

FRESNO, CA (August 22, 2024) – Wednesday, Miguel Ramirez Jr and Christopher Fernandez died in a crash near Belmont Avenue.

The incident happened at about 1:00 a.m. near Belmont Avenue and Westlawn Avenue.

According to officers, a truck traveling east on Belmont Avenue collided with a dune buggy. The CHP reports that the dune buggy, heading south on Westlawn Avenue, ran a stop sign before the collision. 

Meanwhile, the impact dragged the dune buggy approximately 100 yards down the road, resulting in the deaths of both men inside. The truck driver was unharmed. 

Moreover, the Coroner’s Office identified the victims as 22-year-old Ramirez Jr. and 27-year-old Fernandez, both from Fresno. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

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.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victims.

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Moving Forward after the Loss of Miguel Ramirez Jr and Christopher Fernandez

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Filing a wrongful death claim will help alleviate the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
 
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