Pickup Truck Collision near Ben Maddox Way Left 30-Year-Old Man Dead and Two Injured

VISALIA, CA (November 9, 2022) – Wednesday, a motorcycle crash on Highway 198 killed Ryan Hulon and left Ilene Hulon and one man injured.

The collision happened on November 2nd, at around 4:30 p.m., near Ben Maddox Way.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a Ryan Hulon and his wife Ilene Hulon were riding a motorcycle when it rear-ended a Toyota 4-Runner, ejecting Ryan and Ilene from the bike. The Toyota then crashed into a guard rail, causing injury to the driver.

When emergency crews arrived they pronounced 30-year-old Ryan Hulon dead at the scene. Meanwhile, medics transported Ilene Hulon and the driver of Toyota to a local hospital for treatment of significant injuries.

Following the crash, a GoFundMe was created to support Ilene Hulon’s medical expenses.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Ryan Hulon.


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