49-Year-Old Man Killed in Auto Accident near Flint Avenue

FRESNO, CA (October 21, 2022)Uliezer De Jesus, Oscar Escalera, Jose Santos Corona, and Abisua Princiliano were involved in a deadly crash.

Dispatchers responded to the scene around 5:39 a.m., on Highway 43 near Flint Avenue on October 17th.

Per reports, 24-year-old De Jesus was driving a Volkswagen Jetta south on the highway. For reasons unknown, he allowed the vehicle to veer into the northbound lanes, directly into the path of a northbound Hyundai.

The driver of the Hyundai, 23-year-old Escalera, swerved right in attempt to avoid a collision. However, the Volkswagen struck a Chevrolet head-on, causing the Jetta to spin out uncontrollably.

Eventually, the Jetta came to a stop after colliding with another Volkswagen Passat. Medics arrived and transported the 49-year-old male driver of the Passat to a hospital where he later died.

Meanwhile, 19-year-old Princialiano, a passenger inside the Jetta suffered minor injuries. In addition, 18-year-old Corona and Escalera remained unharmed.

Following preliminary investigations, officers arrested Uliezer De Jesus after discovering that he did not have a license. Once available, further details will be provided.


The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.


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