Stephanie Faz and Joe Faz Killed in Big Rig Crash on Highway 180 [Fresno, CA]

Stephanie Faz and Joe Faz Killed in Big Rig Crash on Highway 180 [Fresno, CA]
Stephanie Faz and Joe Faz Killed in Big Rig Crash on Highway 180 [Fresno, CA]

16-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Sustained in Fresno Head-On Crash That Killed Her Father

Fresno, CA (September 3, 2020) – On Thursday, the CHP revealed that Stephanie Faz, 16, succumbed to injuries she sustained last month in a big-rig crash on Highway 180 and Chateau Fresno.

The fatal semi-truck accident also took the life of her father, 68-year-old Joe Faz.

California Highway Patrol said the collision happened at about 1:40 p.m. on August 19, near the Chateau Fresno Avenue.

Reports said a vehicle moved west on Highway 180. When the vehicle slowed down to make a turn onto Chateau Fresno Avenue, a semi-truck behind it abruptly stopped, losing control in the process.

This inadvertently caused the big rig to go into the eastbound lanes, where it crashed with an oncoming car.

Paramedics pronounced the passenger of the vehicle, Joe Faz, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, they took his daughter, Stephanie to the Community Regional Medical Center.

Furthermore, CHP revealed on September 3rd that Stephanie Faz succumbed to her injuries.

Additionally, her family set up a GoFundMe in order to raise money for memorial expenses. Please consider donating to the cause.


Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family of Stephanie and Joe Faz. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.


How The Family of Stephanie Faz Can Proceed

Mark Sweet, an attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says “The last thing most families want to deal with during extreme tragedy is piles of paperwork. It’s a lot, from the questions by insurance companies or defense attorneys, attempting to obtain police reports…this is overwhelming stuff for those still grieving.”

Turning to a seasoned attorney will provide you with space to heal, while ensuring that your rights are respected, and that justice is served.

Losing a loved one can be distressing for you and your family, to say the least. You may have a chance to obtain justice and the means needed to cover unexpected monetary, physical, and emotional damages. With 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers is confident that we can tackle your wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover. Our lawyers are here to guide you during such a delicate time. We will help you acquire the justice and compensation needed to cover any financial hardships this has brought. Sweet Lawyers have dealt with a variety of wrongful death cases. For a free case evaluation, call (800) 674 7852.

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