Minkler, CA – Head-on Collision Kills Woman on Highway 180; Injures Others
Posted on July 30, 2019 Written By: iadminlaw

Head-on Collision Kills Woman on Highway 180 Near Minkler; Injures Others
MINKLER, CA (July 30, 2019) – A woman died Monday afternoon in Minkler in a head-on crash involving an alleged drunk driver. The July 30 incident occurred on Highway 180 near Rio Vista Drive, and to the east of it.
The time was roughly 1:00 p.m., the California Highway Patrol said.
Reports say a vehicle—described as a Chevrolet Blazer—had been traveling west on the highway. The Chevrolet swerved into the lane of opposing traffic, and smashed head-on into another vehicle—described as a Ford Explorer.
The impact of the collision sent the Chevrolet to swerve off the road. The Ford ended up blocking the highway.
A woman who had been seated in the front passenger area of the Ford was killed. Her identity, including name, age, and city of residence, has not been reported.
The person who had been driving the Ford suffered injuries that were described as major. Responders transported him to Community Regional Medical Center. His current condition is not known. He was identified as Jose Sandoval, 58 years old and a resident of Fresno.
Two other people who had been traveling in the Ford were also transported to Community Regional Medical Center. The two other victims were identified as Yesenia Montalvo, 21 years old and a resident of Fresno; and Jose Sandoval, 25 years old and also a resident of Fresno. The types of injuries the other two victims suffered are not known, nor their current condition.
The person who had been driving the Chevrolet was identified as Jose Martinez, 40 years old and a resident of Selma. Martinez is alleged to have been driving under the influence, and was arrested.
Martinez suffered injuries that were described as moderate. Responders transported him to Community Regional Medical Center. His current condition is not known. Investigators are continuing to study the incident.
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