Melody Dias Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 43 near Fargo Avenue [Hanford, CA]

Head-On Crash on Highway 43 in Hanford, Melody Dias Identified

 
HANFORD, CA (December 21, 2022) – CHP confirmed that Melody Dias died after a car crash on Highway 43 on Monday, December 19.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 5:00 a.m. on Highway 43, north of Fargo Avenue. Based on initial investigation, 45-year-old Dias was driving her Scion when she drifted into the opposite lane.

After that, the Scion crashed into a big rig head-on. Authorities identified the other driver as 72-year-old Armando Banuelos.

Dias succumbed to her injuries and died at the scene.

Banuelos also suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities shut down Highway 43 between Fargo Avenue and 10th Avenue while the investigation continued. It is still not certain if drugs and alcohol played a role in the crash.

There are no other details at this time. Authorities will release more information when it becomes available. Questions regarding the accident will be directed to
to the CHP Hanford Area Public Information Officer Timothy Palmer at (559) 582-0231.

We extend our sympathies to the bereaved loved ones of Melody Dias.

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