Fresno mother, daughter die in Highway 152 crash in Madera County
A Fresno mother and her 17-year-old daughter died when their black Honda hit a Freightliner on Highway 152 in Madera County, CHP said.
A Fresno mother and her 17-year-old daughter died when their black Honda rear-ended a Freightliner tractor-trailer on Highway 152 in Madera County, and the California Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash. Officers responded just before 2 a.m. July 18 at Road 14 1/2.
The Madera County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Samantha Xiongnhiathao, 50, and Gisselle Diaz, 17, both of Fresno.
The Honda was approaching the rear of the Freightliner when the crash happened on Highway 152 at Road 14 1/2. The collision involved two vehicles, and investigators are determining the circumstances that led to the rear-end impact.
Highway 152 in Madera County has seen other serious crashes involving big rigs and other commercial trucks. In January, a crash at Road 9 sent a truck driver to the hospital after a Ram struck the trailers of a Peterbilt, and in September 2025, a family’s van hit a big rig and three children died. CHP has not identified speed, fatigue, roadway conditions or another factor in the latest crash.
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