Two vehicles collided on Wednesday morning, August 19th, in southwest Fresno, California, leaving one person dead. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office reported that 47-year-old Pedro Serrano Rodarte died in the crash, while the other victim survived.

The collision, which involved a Nissan Sentra and a big rig, happened at precisely 2 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling in opposite lanes, near Jensen and Blythe Avenues, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Accident reports obtained confirmed that Rodarte was behind the wheels of the Nissan Sentra. For reasons under investigation, his vehicle drifted across the center divider into oncoming traffic and collided with an 18-wheeler.

Fresno County officers believe speed did not contribute to the accident. Additional details regarding the crash are unavailable.

Accidents of this nature occur due to a variety of factors, inclusive of speed, intoxication, and failure to maintain lane. Although such occurrences are on the rise in recent times, their prevention requires little or no effort. Adhering to traffic safety rules and regulations is the most effective means of avoiding potentially fatal collisions on highways.

Avoiding driving while under the influence, striving to maintain one’s lane, yielding the right of way to other motorists, and observing stop signs also helps promote road safety. In addition, it is essential to drive with adequate lighting to ascertain the road is free from potential hazards.

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