Woman killed in crash on Highway 168 in east central Fresno identified

Officers say a white Nissan and a maroon Dodge Charger collided, ending up in the center divider.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The woman killed following a crash on Highway 168 in east central Fresno has been identified.

The Fresno County Coroner's office says she is 37-year-old Helena Rhinehart of Clovis.

The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened just after 3 a.m. Tuesday on eastbound Highway 168 near the Ashlan Avenue offramp.
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Officers say a man driving a Dodge Charger lost control of his car and hit a Nissan Altima.

Both vehicles ended up in the center median with the Nissan coming to rest on its roof.

Rhinehart was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where she died.
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The man also went to CRMC with major injuries. His current condition has not been released.
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