Deputies identify 8-year-old boy killed in Reedley crash

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Sunday, October 6, 2019
Deputies identify 8-year-old boy killed in Reedley crash
Fresno County sheriff's officials have identified the child killed in a car accident in Reedley Friday evening as eight-year-old Eliseo Saldana.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County sheriff's officials have identified the child killed in a car accident in Reedley Friday evening as eight-year-old Eliseo Saldana.

The crash occurred near the intersection at Dinuba and Alta Avenues around 5:25 p.m. on Friday.

CHP-Fresno says a 21-year-old man driving without a valid license failed to stop at the intersection.

21-year-old Daniel Lemus has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter and for driving without a license.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

The man, Daniel Lemus, then collided with a sedan that had two adults and the child inside.

The two adults suffered non-serious injuries. Eliseo died on impact.

Lemus has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter and for driving without a license.

Authorities do not suspect alcohol or drugs were involved.