50-Year-Old Victim Dies in Auto Collision on Clarkson Avenue

FRESNO COUNTY, CA (June 27, 2022) Thursday morning, police responded to a two-car crash on Bethel Avenue that killed Manuel Molina.

The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m., at the intersection of Clarkson and Bethel Avenue on June 23rd.

Per reports, 50-year-old Molina was driving a Ford Fusion south and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection. As a result, the Ford struck an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado that had the right of way.

Investigators later identified the Chevy driver as 34-year-old Vincent Nelson. Paramedics treated him on scene for minor injuries.

Meanwhile, crews transported 50-year-old Molina to Selma Hospital, where he later died.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further details is still underway.


The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Manuel Molina, who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.


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