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MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A pistillate was killed successful a clang successful Madera County connected Monday, the California Highway Patrol said.
CHP besides reports that the different operator progressive successful this clang claimed helium fell dormant astatine the wheel.
The clang happened successful the country of Highway 233 (Robertson Boulevard) and Avenue 22 connected Monday astatine astir 8:40 a.m.
Officers study a 19-year-old from Madera was driving a achromatic 2012 Chevrolet Silverado southbound connected Highway 233 portion a 46-year-old pistillate and her passenger, a 53-year-old woman, some from Merced, were traveling successful a achromatic 2015 BMW 320i, northbound connected Highway 233.
CHP says the operator of the Chevrolet claimed to person fallen dormant and drifted into the northbound lane. After realizing helium was traveling the incorrect way, helium tried to swerve backmost into the southbound lane, portion the BMW besides swerved to the southbound lane to debar being hit.
The 2 vehicles ended up colliding. The Chevrolet overturned and came to remainder connected its near side, portion the BMW came to remainder connected its wheels, connected the westbound ungraded shoulder.
CHP reports that the BMW rider was pronounced deceased astatine the scene. Both drivers sustained insignificant injuries, and the operator of the BMW was taken to the hospital.
