“Kerman Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Crash at Manning Avenue and McMullin Grade”

A tragic fatal crash occurred in Fresno County, claiming the life of a 51-year-old woman from Kerman. The victim, Juliana Cuevas Cortes, was identified by the Fresno County Coroner. The incident took place at the intersection of Manning Avenue and McMullin Grade, between Raisin City and San Joaquin.

Cortes was a passenger in a 2012 Dodge Avenger driven by her 21-year-old son. They were traveling east on Manning Avenue when they failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of McMullin Grade, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). At the same time, a 42-year-old man from Coalinga driving a commercial big rig, which had the right-of-way and no stop sign, collided with their vehicle within the intersection.

Tragically, Cortes died at the scene of the crash, while her son sustained major injuries and was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the big rig did not report any injuries, according to CHP.

The article includes an embedded Google Maps link, providing the exact location of the intersection where the accident occurred. This helps readers visualize the area and understand the context of the crash.

The article also features a short biography of Thaddeus Miller, the reporter who covered the story. Miller has been reporting on cities in the central San Joaquin Valley for over a decade and joined The Fresno Bee in 2019.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of obeying traffic laws and stop signs to prevent fatal accidents. It is a devastating loss for the family of Juliana Cuevas Cortes, and the community mourns the loss of a life in this tragic crash..