Fresno, CA – On the night of Saturday, June 21, 2025, a suspected DUI crash resulted in one fatality and two rescues after a vehicle plunged into a canal, according to the.
The Fresno Police Department reports that the accident took place shortly after 10:30 PM near the intersection of Floradora Avenue and Clark Street. Responding officers found a car submerged in a canal filled with swiftly moving water.
Divers from the Fresno Fire Department were able to extricate a man and a woman from the submerged vehicle. However, a second woman was swept away by the current and is presumed dead, police said. Her body could not be recovered due to hazardous underwater conditions, including cold temperatures and strong currents.
The driver, described only as a male adult, was evaluated by Fresno police and subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. His identity has not yet been released. The incident remains under investigation.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
Passenger Liability
Driver liability insurance covers both those outside the vehicle and passengers inside. While it can be emotionally difficult to file a Personal Injury claim against someone close to the victim, the financial challenges after an accident can be overwhelming.
