A 14-year-old boy lost his life and three other people received major injuries after a traffic collision Friday morning in Visalia.
As per the initial information, the fatal head-on crash was reported before 8 a.m. on Hwy. 63, north of Marlin Avenue. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 15-year-old boy was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, stolen in Dinuba, south on Hwy. 63.
The driver drifted onto the shoulder of Hwy. 63, made a sharp turn to the left and into the northbound lane where it struck a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse head-on. The crash caused both vehicles to hit a parked 2014 Kenworth.
A 14-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the rear seat of the Silverado, was not buckled up and was pronounced dead at the scene. The 15-year-old driver of the Silverado, a 14-year-old girl passenger, and the driver of the Traverse were rushed to a hospital with major injuries. Alcohol and drugs did not contribute to the wreck. No other information is available.
The accident remains under investigation.
July 23, 2022
Source: 23ABC