Fresno County, CA – A 22-year-old man died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in a crash near Meadow Lakes, according to KSEE, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 AM on Auberry Road near Beal Fire Road.
CHP investigators said a Toyota T100 pickup truck, driven by a 21-year-old man from Clovis, failed to negotiate a curve and went off the roadway. The vehicle traveled down a 200-foot embankment before colliding with a tree.
The right rear passenger, a 22-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a right front passenger, both wearing seat belts, sustained moderate to major injuries and were transported to area hospitals.
The driver was taken by ground ambulance to Clovis Community Medical Center. The front passenger was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center by Skylife with major injuries. Fire officials said the victims had to be extricated from the vehicle.
One passenger indicated they were in the area to observe meteor showers.
The roadway was temporarily closed at a hairpin curve during the emergency response and investigation.
Authorities have not released the names of those involved, and the crash remains under investigation.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
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