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Fatal collision with tree on Hwy 99 in Madera County claims life of Atwater resident, according to CHP

Fatal collision with tree on Hwy 99 in Madera County claims life of Atwater resident, according to CHP

A 65-year-old man from Atwater tragically lost his life in a collision with a tree on Highway 99 in Madera County, as reported by the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near the junction of Highway 99 and Highway 152. The driver, in a silver Toyota Camry, was headed north on Highway 99 when he suddenly veered off the road into the median and collided with a tree, resulting in his death. A 52-year-old female passenger from Atwater sustained minor injuries in the accident. Both occupants were wearing their seatbelts at the time it occurred.

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