Teen Driver Killed in DUI Crash at Cecil Avenue and Reed Road [DELANO, CA]

Driver Dies, Passenger Airlifted in Delano DUI Crash

 
DELANO, CA (August 29, 2019) – A teen driver was killed following a DUI crash Thursday afternoon in Delano, authorities said.
 
The crash happened around 2:11 p.m. at the intersection of Cecil Avenue and Reed Road.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, an 18-year-old driver was apparently drinking and on Snapchat when his vehicle veered into the path of a pickup truck on Cecil Avenue east of Reed Road.
 
As a result, the unidentified driver suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. His cellphone was found on his lap.
 
Paramedics airlifted the front passenger, also 18, to Kern Medical Center with unspecified injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the driver of the pickup truck was uninjured.
 
Officials found beer cans strewn at the crash site.
 
Alcohol and distracted driving appear to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.

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No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the loved ones and friends affected by this tragic loss.

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