Tragedy Strikes Merced Community | Fresno News

A heartbreaking crash in Madera County took the lives of four, including 13-year-old Weaver Middle School student Pedro Chavez and his father, Pedro Chavez Garcia. The collision involved a GMC truck that failed to stop at an intersection, striking a Honda CRV with five occupants — four of whom died instantly. Two adults in the GMC escaped with minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause, focusing on the stop sign violation. The community mourns this devastating loss, honoring Pedro’s legacy as a beloved student and cherished member of Merced. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e36bef9aa8051b1