Woman Killed, Children Injured in Clovis Car Crash

Woman Dead, 2 Children Hospitalized After Broadside Collision at Minnewawa and International Avenues

Woman Killed, Children Injured in Clovis Car Crash

Clovis, California: A woman died, and two children were hospitalized after a broadside collision involving a speeding driver that happened Monday afternoon in Clovis, police said.

The wreck occurred at around 4:30 p.m. at Minnewawa Avenue and International avenues near Clovis Community College.

According to authorities, a woman was driving a red Mercedes eastbound on International Avenue at a high rate of speed approaching the stop sign at the intersection with Minnewawa.

At the same time, another woman was driving a black Honda sedan northbound on Minnewawa, approaching the same intersection.

Police said it appears the driver of the Mercedes failed to observe the stop sign and broadsided the Honda on the driver’s side.

Both vehicles went off the roadway into an open field.

The woman driving the Honda died at the crash scene.

Two children in the car, ages 8 and 10, were hospitalized with moderate injuries.

The driver of the Mercedes suffered minor injuries.

Drugs and alcohol are not thought to have contributed to the collision.

Police, however, said the Mercedes driver could face charges.

An investigation is ongoing.