Jennifer Ellis Killed, Wallowa Bates Arrested after DUI Collision on Minnewawa Avenue [Fresno County, CA]
45-Year-Old Woman Dead, Wallowa Bates arrested after DUI Accident near International Avenue
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (July 11, 2023) – Late Monday afternoon, Jennifer Ellis was killed in a DUI collision on Minnewawa Avenue.
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m., near International Avenue.
Per reports, the driver of a red Mercedes ran through a posted stop sign at a high rate of speed. There, the Mercedes struck a passing Honda.
Medics arrived and pronounced the female driver of the Honda dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the two children in the passenger seat, ages 8 and 10 to a nearby hospital.
Police said the Mercedes driver did not sustain serious injuries. Fresno County Officials closed the northbound Willow Avenue, south of International Avenue, as units cleared out the scene.
Following preliminary duties, officers determined that impairment did not play a factor. However, the driver of the Mercedes, 22-year-old Wallowa Bates was arrested for vehicular manslaughter.
Medics transported Bates to a nearby hospital before booking her into Fresno County Jail with a $10,000 bond.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Jennifer Ellis. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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