Hector Lara Fatally Struck in Two-Vehicle Collision on South Avenue [Fresno, CA]
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83-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pickup vs Big-Rig Collision near Cedar Avenue
FRESNO, CA (February 4, 2025) – Thursday afternoon, Hector Lara was fatally struck in a two-vehicle collision on South Avenue.
Authorities responded to the scene around 1:25 p.m., at the intersection of South and Cedar Avenue.
California Highway Patrol officers say the driver of a westbound Mazda pickup-truck failed to stop at the intersection. Instead, the Mazda then drove directly into the path of a semi-truck that was heading north on Cedar Avenue, resulting in a collision.
The impact of the crash sent both vehicles into a residential fence in the northeast corner of the intersection.
Responding EMTs declared the Mazda driver dead at the scene. Later, the coroner’s office identified the deceased victim as 83-year-old Lara, of Fresno.
Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the semi-truck driver to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
Fresno Officials will provide more information about the South Avenue two-vehicle crash after the investigation.
The Sweet James team stands with Hector Lara’s family, offering our deepest sympathies in this sorrowful time.
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