Man Killed, Jamie Figueroa Arrested in DUI Accident on Elm Avenue [Fresno, CA]

DUI Driver Kills Man after Three-Vehicle Crash on Elm Avenue near American Avenue

 
FRESNO, CA (November 7, 2022) – A man died and two other people were injured after a three-vehicle accident on Elm Avenue in Fresno Friday afternoon on November 4.
 
The accident happened around 4:00 p.m. near American Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, 66-year-old Jamie Figueroa of Fresno was driving a silver 2016 Hyundai Sonata sedan southbound on Elm Avenue approaching a four-way stop at American Avenue when he swerved into oncoming, northbound traffic for unknown reasons.
 
The Hyundai then crashed head-on with a gold 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. A third car, a 2005 Honda coupe, that was following behind the Pontiac, ended up in a ditch as the driver avoided the crash in front of him.
 
First responders rushed the driver of the Pontiac to Community Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
 
A passenger in the Pontiac suffered major injuries and was also hospitalized.
 
Figueroa and the driver of the third car had minor injuries. Police later arrested Figueroa for driving under the influence at the time of the crash.
 
An investigation into this crash is underway.

We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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