FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The two people who were killed in a crash involving a semi-truck in Fresno County have been identified as 50-year-old Rogelio Avila and his daughter, 20-year-old Yessenia Avila.
Authorities say Yessenia was a student at Fresno Pacific University and that Rogelio was driving her to class.
The crash happened Monday morning on Chestnut at Annadale, southeast of Calwa.
Officers say a semi-truck was heading west on Annadale when it began to turn south onto Chestnut.
That’s when a Chevy heading north ran into the side of the big rig and got pinned underneath.
Rogelio and Yessenia were declared dead at the scene.
Fresno Pacific released a statement on Yessenia’s death, saying: “Our hearts and prayers go out to the Avila family in the wake of this tragedy. Yessenia was a junior majoring in pre-health science and a valued member of the Fresno Pacific University community. We pray for comfort and healing for all who knew Yessina and her father, Rogelio. FPU will make counseling available to students, faculty and staff.”
The driver of the semi was not hurt.
Officers are still investigating the cause of the crash but say foggy conditions could have played a role.
A GoFundMe has been started to help the family pay for funeral expenses.
