Derrick Trujillo dies in fatal Fresno County crash after high-speed chase

Derrick Trujillo dies in fatal Fresno County crash after high-speed chase

Fatal Fresno County crash death of Derrick Trujillo – Obituary

Derrick Trujillo, 23, of Fresno, tragically lost his life following a high-speed chase with the California Highway Patrol on Sunday.

The pursuit began after officers attempted to stop Trujillo’s Dodge Challenger, which was traveling east on Highway 180 near Clovis Avenue at speeds exceeding 130 miles per hour.

Despite officers’ efforts, Trujillo fled, pushing his speed to 150 miles per hour while exiting the highway at Temperance Avenue. He lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip several times.

Trujillo, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the car and died at the scene. Authorities have yet to determine if drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.