Fatal Crash into San Joaquin Riverbed near San Mateo Ave, Hwy 180

Fresno, CA – On the evening of Sunday, July 6, 2025, a single off-road vehicle crash resulted in fatal injuries to a teenage passenger, according to The Fresno Bee.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 6:30 PM near the San Joaquin riverbed where San Mateo Avenue dead-ends, north of Highway 180.

Authorities say two 15-year-old boys were riding eastbound along the riverbank in a Can-Am off-road ATV when the driver lost control. Both teens were ejected into the river, where the water was approximately one to two feet deep. The ATV overturned and came to rest on top of the passenger…

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