Tulare County, CA (July 25, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning left one car partially submerged in a ditch and sent two people to be treated for injuries, according to California Highway Patrol.

According to reports, the crash occurred around 5:50 a.m. on July 24 along Avenue 352 near Traver, just east of the Kings County line. The incident involved a red 2003 Ford Mustang and a white Nissan Rogue. The Mustang ended up in the Clough Ditch, with its doors jammed shut, presenting a challenge for emergency crews.

Tulare County Fire and CHP arrived quickly, providing care to the male driver of the Mustang, who suffered moderate injuries. Fortunately, all occupants had exited the submerged vehicle before fire crews arrived. A helicopter was initially requested for medical transport but was later canceled.

Tow trucks from ASAP Towing and Richards Towing responded to remove the damaged vehicles. The westbound lane of Avenue 352 was briefly affected during cleanup. No additional injuries were reported.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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