Woman Killed in Rollover Accident on Highway 198 [Hanford, CA]

Passenger Pronounced Dead after Two-Car Rollover Crash in Hanford

HANFORD, CA (January 7, 2021) – A 56-year-old woman died Tuesday in a two-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 198 near 2nd Avenue.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the 6 a.m. crash happened between Hanford and Visalia.

For unknown reasons, a 2017 Hyundai driver speeding westbound on Highway 198 struck the rear of a 1998 Toyota traveling in the same direction.

As a result, the impact sent both vehicles overturning off the highway, killing a 56-year-old female passenger in the Toyota.

Per reports, the 51-year-old man driving the Toyota sustained major injuries and later received care at Kaweah Delta Medical Center while the 27-year-old driver of the Hyundai suffered minor injuries.

At this time, drugs and alcohol have been ruled out as possible factors in the incident, but an investigation continues.

We would like to express our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the victim. May they find comfort and strength during this heavy time.

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