1-year-old killed in crash in Coalinga, CHP says

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A young kid has died pursuing a clang successful Coalinga aboriginal Thursday morning.

The California Highway Patrol says it happened soon aft 5 americium astatine Interstate 5 and Lassen, adjacent the Coalinga-Avenal remainder area.

Officers accidental a pistillate was driving a Kia erstwhile she was taking the remainder country exit.

The operator claimed she fell asleep, and the car went disconnected the roadworthy crashing into a tree.

Officers accidental a one-year-old successful the car died from their injuries. A three-year-old was besides successful the car but was not hurt.

The operator suffered large injuries and is receiving treatment.

Officers bash not judge drugs oregon intoxicant were progressive astatine this time.

The exit is presently closed but is expected to reopen shortly.