Fatal Madera Crash at Avenue 17 and Daley Road | DUI Suspected

MADERA, Calif. (March 31, 2026) — A two-vehicle crash left one person dead Monday at Avenue 17 and Daley Road in Madera County and resulting in a DUI investigation, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A driver in a GMC Denali allegedly struck a white Ford sedan at the Madera intersection and then the driver from the Ford exited the vehicle and ran from the scene.
Upon impact, the driver of the Denali lost control of the vehicle, and it rolled over twice and ejected the driver.
Responding paramedics pronounced the Denali driver dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, police investigating the crash scene found multiple beer cans inside the vehicle and suspected DUI as a factor.
There are no further details at this time.
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