One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Fresno County Intersection Crash

Fatal Collision Reported at Fresno County Intersection

One person died and two others were hospitalized after a crash in Fresno County early Sunday morning at the intersection of Cherry and American Avenues.

Incident Time and Location

The collision occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Cherry and American Avenues in Fresno County, California. Information about the crash was reported on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:20 a.m.

Vehicles and Individuals Involved

According to officers, a 20-year-old person was driving a Chevy through the intersection when the crash happened. The Chevy collided with a Nissan that had a rideshare driver and three passengers inside. The report states that the 20-year-old driver of the Chevy was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident.

Sequence of Events

Officers say the 20-year-old in the Chevy was traveling through the intersection when the vehicle struck the Nissan. The Nissan was occupied by a rideshare driver and three passengers. The impact occurred at the intersection where the two vehicles met.

Casualties and Injuries

The driver of the Chevy was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Authorities state that this driver had not been wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the Nissan and one passenger from the Nissan were transported to a hospital following the collision. No additional details on their conditions were provided in the report.

Ongoing Investigation

Officers described the incident as a DUI crash. The California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision in Fresno County. No further information on potential charges or additional findings has been released as part of the current report.