2 Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Maroa Avenue

FRESNO, CA (May 14, 2024) – Early Saturday morning, a motorcycle crash on Ashlan Avenue killed James Baker and Juan Jaramillo.

Deputies responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m., near Maroa Avenue.

Police officers attempted to stop a motorcycle rider that was traveling recklessly in the area. However, the rider continued traveling at a high rate of speed and collided with a nearby sedan.

Responding medical personnel declared the rider and the driver of the black sedan dead at the scene. 

Later, the Fresno County Corner’s Office identified the motorcyclist as 25-year-old Baker, of Fresno The sedan driver was identified as 60-year-old Jaramillo, of Fresno.

The family of Jaramillo created a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral expenses. 

Emergency personnel shut down the surrounding area for several hours during the investigation. Police officers are looking at security cameras and speaking with witnesses from the scene.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.

Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of James Bakers and Juan Jaramillo.

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