Two-Vehicle Collision Near Armstrong Avenue Resulted in Fatality

FRESNO, CA (November 7, 2023) – Police arrested Vikash Kumar last Saturday morning following a deadly DUI collision on Highway 180. 

CHP received reports of the crash around 12:25 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 180, just east of Armstrong Avenue. 

According to the police, an eastbound Honda Accord tried to correct his wrong way of travel by attempting to make a U-turn. 

However, the Honda driver turned left, directly into the path of an oncoming Buick Enclave traveling westbound. 

Police said the Buick collided with the passenger side of the Honda, leaving the Honda passenger with fatal injuries. 

At this time, the identity of the deceased passenger remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin. 

Additionally, paramedics transported the Honda driver, 30-year-old Vikash Kumar of Fresno, to Community Regional Medical Center for life-threatening injuries. Kumar is expected to be booked in Fresno County Jail for vehicular manslaughter and DUI once he is medically cleared. 

Fresno officials closed down the westbound lanes of Highway 180 between Temperance and Fowler avenues for investigation. 

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.

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