Jesus Meza-Leyva Fatal Crash Highway 168, Auberry Road (Jan. 1)

 Jesus Meza-Leyva Fatal Crash Highway 168, Auberry Road (Jan. 1) Young Man Killed in New Year’s Day Crash is Identified

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2021) — Jesus Meza-Leyva, 21, of Caruthers, died in a collision on New Year’s Day on State Route 168, just east of Auberry Road in Auberry.

The deadly crash happened about 8:15 p.m. on January 01, 2022, according to the Fresno California Highway Patrol (CHP) Communication Center.

Fresno Area CHP officers and paramedics responded to the scene and located the 21-year-old man suffering from major injuries.

The young man was driving a Toyota MR2 westbound on State Route 168 at an unknown speed.

Meanwhile, a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck was traveling eastbound on State Route 168 at approximately 45 mph.

Police believe that the driver in the Toyota MR2 was negotiating a crest in the roadway aallegedly lost control of the vehicle. The Toyota MR2 rotated counterclockwise and veered into the eastbound lane directly into the path of the oncoming Toyota Tacoma.

Unfortunately, the driver of the Toyota Tacoma was unable to avoid a collision and crashed into the right door of the Toyota MR2. The smaller car wound up on the right shoulder.

Sadly, the driver of the Toyota MR2 identified as Jesus Meza-Leyva died at the scene. Police do not suspect alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this collision.

Also, investigators continue to work on the case.


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