Hanford, CA (October 26, 2024) – The Hanford Police Department has identified Parth Patel, 47, as the victim of a fatal car accident that occurred on Tuesday, October 22.

The accident took place at the intersection of Grangeville Boulevard and University Avenue. According to authorities, two vehicles collided at the intersection when one driver allegedly ran a red light. Patel, who was behind the wheel of one of the vehicles, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police have confirmed that neither alcohol nor drugs were contributing factors in the crash. The investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities work to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the collision.

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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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