A fatal crash near Orange Cove kills a 36-year-old passenger, while the driver flees and remains at large, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (GV Wire File)
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night west of Orange Cove, they said in a statement Thursday morning.
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At approximately 7:45 p.m., officers responded to a solo vehicle crash on Manning Avenue, west of Hansen Avenue.
A Honda Accord traveling eastbound at high speed veered onto the right shoulder, colliding with multiple trees in an orange orchard before overturning.
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A 36-year-old male passenger sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver fled on foot.
A CHP helicopter and officers from the Orange Cove Police Department searched the area but didn’t find the suspect.
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It is unclear whether alcohol or drugs were involved.
The CHP urges anyone with information about the crash or the driver’s whereabouts to contact the Fresno Area CHP at (559) 262-0400.
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