24-Year-Old Rider Dead after Vehicular Collision near Fresno Street

FRESNO, CA (May 10, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a scooter crash at Highway 99 claimed the life of Oswald Capistran.

The incident occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on April 12th near Fresno Street.

As per the CHP, a driver of a 2013 Dodge Caravan struck Capistran from behind, ejecting him from his scooter and onto the freeway where he was hit by several passing vehicles.

As a result of the incident, responding paramedics pronounced 24-year-old Oswald Capistran dead on the scene.

Meanwhile. the driver remained and cooperated with the authorities.

At this time, Fresno police have no additional information and ruled out drugs or impairment as factors in the fatal crash. However, an active investigation is still ongoing.


The Sweet James team sends their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Oswald Capistran. Their thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.


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