Head-on collision kills one person, closes part of Clovis Ave. south of Fresno

A fatal collision closed down a section of Clovis Avenue south of Fresno for several hours Sunday night.

One person was killed in the head-on-crash, which happened around 9:40 p.m. on Clovis Avenue south of Central Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling southbound on Clovis Avenue when it veered left, crossed the center media and went into northbound traffic and the path on an oncoming Mercedes.

“The Mercedes’ driver was unable to avoid the collision,” according to a Monday news release from the CHP. They were ultimately transported to Community Regional Medical Center with major injuries.

The driver of the Chrysler was treated by emergency medical personnel “but succumbed to his injuries,” the CHP said. No further information on the drivers has been released and the CHP continues to investigate the initial cause of the crash. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor, pending toxicology results.

“A section of Clovis Avenue, from Central to American avenues, was closed in both directions for two hours while the crash was investigated and a Skylife medical air support worked through a mechanical issue,” CHP said. “After the issue was resolved and Skylife departed, the roadway was reopened.”