The woman whose life was cut short in an accident in Fresno, California, has been identified by the authorities, an accident report states. They released her identity on Sunday, April 19th, as Christina Barton, 33.
The accident that the woman was involved in occurred on Thursday, April 16th, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash took place precisely on Highway 99 north of Herndon Avenue.
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The authorities said that a car was traveling down the roadway when for unknown reasons, it collided with the back of a big rig. The impact of the crash caused the sedan to flip and rest on its roof. Barton and the driver were trapped inside, and it took the efforts of first responders to extricate them.
The woman, who was a passenger in the unfortunate vehicle, died in the accident. The medics took the unidentified driver to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment of significant injuries. The report did not state the condition of the driver of the big rig.
There is no additional information at this time. The CHP is heading the investigation into the accident and will provide updates as things unfold.
Accidents occur daily, and most people involved panic afterward. Traffic officials advise that those involved in a collision should wait at the scene, and ensure they file an accident report with the authorities.
The report should contain the details of the driver involved in the accident, his or her driver’s license information, insurance details, and the cause of the accident.
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