On Monday night, July 6th, two people died in an auto collision in Visalia, California. The car accident report disclosed the victims’ names as Darrell Cheek, 77, and Jimmie Sue Cheek, 72; the two were married.
The Visalia Police Department said that around 7 p.m., a Dodge truck veered off the westbound Highway 198 through a chain-link fence, and continued westbound on the eastbound lane of Mineral King Avenue. The act placed the vehicle directly in the path of a Nissan Rogue heading east near Central Street, and the two cars collided head-on.
Have you or a loved one been involved in an accident? Speak to a lawyer for a free no obligation consultation
Or call us at (888) 699-7975
Agent Jake Sorenson with the VPD said the collision’s impact fatally injured Darrell and Jimmie, who traveled in the Nissan. The driver of the Dodge, identified as Devin Terry, 30. Sustained significant injuries and medics took him to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for treatment.
Witnesses told the police that Terry reached 100 miles per hour before the accident. It is still unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role, and the traffic department is heading the investigation. The crash led to the closure of the affected roadway while the police gathered evidence and cleared the scene.
The California Highway Patrol also responded to the crash. Anyone with helpful information on the accident should contact the VPD on the listed line. The police reiterated the importance of drivers traveling within the speed limit, maintaining their lane of travel, and driving without impairment of drugs or alcohol.
Disclaimer: The Safety Watch article you just read includes information obtained from numerous sources. These sources include, but are not limited to, websites and press releases from law enforcement, the county coroner, fire departments, and other news outlets. While we strive to provide readers with the most accurate information, sometimes the information received is not entirely accurate. For complete details, please refer to an official police report.
The articles published contain sensitive subject matter that may be hard to read by some. We understand that losing a loved one is hard and devastating. Safety Watch’s decision to share the stories is to help others who may be facing the same situations by providing appropriate resources to the general public.