Skip to Content

Woman, dog killed by fallen powerline in ‘freak accident’ in Fresno County, deputies say

KIFI

By KFSN Staff

Click here for updates on this story

    FRESNO COUNTY, California (KFSN) — A woman and her dog are dead after Fresno County deputies say they were killed by a fallen powerline.

It happened just before 5 am Wednesday near San Mateo Avenue and Highway 180, just east of Mendota.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a man discovered the woman and called 911.

It’s unclear at this time if a power pole or active lines fell on the woman and dog.

PG&E did respond to the scene.

The deaths remain under investigation.

Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.

Article Topic Follows: CNN - Regional

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

CNN Newsource

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content