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.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Woman killed in crash on Highway 168 in east central Fresno identified
The woman killed following a crash on Highway 168 in east central Fresno has been identified.

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.

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.

The man also went to CRMC with major injuries. His current condition has not been released.