Shawn Milton Killed, Gustavo Blanco Arrested in DUI Collision on Kings Canyon Road [Fresno, CA]

Shawn Milton Killed, Gustavo Blanco Arrested in DUI Collision on Kings Canyon Road [Fresno, CA]
Shawn Milton Killed, Gustavo Blanco Arrested in DUI Collision on Kings Canyon Road [Fresno, CA]

Shawn Milton Dead, Gustavo Blanco Arrested in Fresno DUI Accident

 
FRESNO, CA (July 22, 2019) – A driver identified as 40-year-old Shawn Milton died after a DUI collision on Saturday, July 20.
 
The accident occurred at Kings Canyon Road and Maple Avenue just before 10 p.m.
 
According to police, a vehicle traveled westbound on Kings Canyon about 70 to 80 miles per hour blew a red light. Then, it T-boned a car in the Maple intersection that sent the car half a block down the roadway.
 
Milton, the driver of the vehicle that was struck, died at the scene. Responders rushed his passenger and Blanco to CRMC.
 
A GoFundMe page created by Milton’s family members stated that he was a father of five and was expecting his sixth child next month.
 
Fresno police said that the driver who ran a red light and caused the deadly crash had been driving under the influence. Officers identified him as 31-year-old Gustavo Blanco.
 
Authorities charged Blanco with felony DUI and felony vehicular manslaughter.


Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Shawn Milton during this tragic time. We wish the injured parties a swift and steady recovery.


If you suffered the loss of a loved one caused by the negligence of another party, please contact the Sweet Lawyers today. Our seasoned wrongful death attorneys will fight by your side until you receive justice your loved one deserves. We have the resources, knowledge, and decades of experience at our disposal to successfully litigate your case. Call us for a free consultation at (800) 674 7852.
 

 

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