1 Hospitalized after Traffic Crash at Cornelia

FRESNO, CA (April 28, 2023) – Thursday morning, police pursuit on Highway 180 and Cornelia left one person hurt. The robbery first happened at around 3:00 a.m. at a Northwest Fresno Chevron. According to police, the suspects were fleeing from the scene and police were chasing them. Consequently, the suspects drove through the intersection on Highway 180 at Cornelia when a vehicle driven by a woman struck the side of their vehicle and ended up in the fields. Furthermore, the female driver suffered major injuries and was transported to Community Regional Medical Center. Meanwhile, the suspects, identified as two teenagers, tried to flee the scene but were caught by the officers. Both of them were arrested and taken into custody. Lanes on Highway 180 at Cornelia were blocked for an hour before it was reopened. Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible. Make our roads safer by abiding by all traffic laws and following the conditions of the road. Remember that willfully disregarding traffic laws and engaging in unsafe driving behaviors frequently lead to auto accidents that can completely change a person’s life.
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