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It was in the evening when a Honda Accord driven by Francine V. Thomas with her 5-year-old daughter as a passenger rear-ended a semi-truck on Highway 99 late Wednesday night. While the collision was fatal for the woman, the girl survived but sustained serious internal injuries and a broken arm. Thomas was driving at a high rate of speed in a slow lane when she struck the other vehicle. Investigation continues to determine whether drugs or alcohol were involved; check back for updates.
At about 1:00pm, Zoe and Charles were stopped at an intersection when a pickup truck traveling in the same direction rear-ended their vehicle. Charles, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was the most seriously injured, and is still listed in serious condition, while Zoe has been listed in satisfactory condition. No one else in either vehicle was injured. This crash remains under investigation, and we will add more details as more information is released.
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