Mary and Paul Hardin Dead, David Alvarado Arrested after Rear-End Crash on Highway 41 [Fresno County, CA]
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Texas Missionary Couple Dead after Suspected DUI Collision near Manning Avenue
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (May 27, 2024) – Saturday evening, Mary and Paul Hardin died and David Alvarado was arrested after a rear-end crash.
The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., on the northbound lanes of Highway 41 near Manning Avenue.
California Highway Patrol officers say Alvarado was driving a Ford F-250 and rear-ended a Nissan Sentra and a Chevrolet Camaro that were stopped at a red light.
Responding medical personnel declared the woman driving the Nissan, 65-year-old Mary, of Helotes, Texas dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics transported her passenger, 69-year-old Paul to a hospital where he passed away on Monday.
Crews say the couple was serving as missionaries with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Authorities eventually arrested the Ford driver, identified as 54-year-old David Alvarado of Madera, for felony DUI. At this time, the California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. Once available, further details will be provided.
In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mary Hardin.
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