MARISA GOMEZ dies in fatal LEMOORE car crash
Fatal LEMOORE car crash death of Marisa GOMEZ
Kings County authorities confirmed the identity of the female driver involved in a fatal collision on Lemoore’s 16th Avenue and Lacey Boulevard. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday that 21-year-old Marisa GOMEZ, a local resident of Lemoore, was the individual killed during the incident on August 17th.
The collision occurred in the vicinity of 16th Avenue and Lacey Boulevard at approximately 11:15 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2023 model Hyundai Santa Cruz, heading westbound on Lacey Boulevard, reached the intersection with 16th Avenue. Sheriff’s reports indicate that Marisa GOMEZ, operating a 2024 Ford Mustang and proceeding southbound on 16th Avenue, failed to reduce speed sufficiently and entered the intersection when right of way was required. The front section of the Hyundai Santa Cruz collided with the driver’s side of the Mustang, resulting in a T-bone impact. Following the collision, the Mustang vehicle exited the roadway and crashed into an adjacent orchard.
The occupant of the Hyundai Santa Cruz received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and was released from the hospital. Marisa GOMEZ, despite being transported to the hospital following the incident, ultimately succumbed to her injuries. In response to the tragic event, a GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist Marisa GOMEZ’s family with the expenses associated with her funeral arrangements. Individuals wishing to extend their support to the family can contribute by visiting the designated page online.
