Highway Patrol Officers say Woodlake Police were pursuing a silver Chrysler. That car was traveling westbound when it went through a stop sign at Avenue 336 and smashed into a silver Nissan Altima headed northeast on Highway 216.
The 27-year-old woman driving the Nissan died at the scene. She's been identified as Elizabeth Ramirez.
The driver of the Chrysler, identified as 23-year-old Luis Cabrera-Ponce was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center with a broken leg.
The Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. It's believed alcohol or drugs played a role in this crash.