Sanger, CA – On the evening of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, two 17-year-old students were struck by a vehicle while crossing the road, leaving one dead and the other critically injured, according to The Fresno Bee.
The Sanger Police Department reports that the accident occurred around 7:20 PM when the teenagers, a boy and a girl, were walking across Bethel Avenue at Almond Avenue. A vehicle traveling northbound on Bethel struck both victims as they were in the roadway.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and provided medical aid before transporting both victims to Community Regional Medical Center. Authorities later confirmed that one of the teenagers died from their injuries at the hospital. The second victim remains in critical but stable condition and is receiving medical treatment. Officials have not released the names of the victims.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. Investigators have not determined whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the crash. No arrests or citations have been announced.
Sanger Unified School District confirmed that both victims were students within the district and expressed condolences to their families. School officials stated that counseling services have been made available at Sanger High School, Sanger West High School, and other district locations to provide emotional support for students and staff.
The investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
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