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Efrain Lara Jr. Killed in Collision at American and Buttonwillow Avenues near Reedley
Reedley, CA,June 5, 2025 – Efrain Lara Jr., 28, of Farmersville, was identified as the man who tragically lost his life in a car accident near Reedley on Thursday morning, according to the Fresno County Coroner’s Office. The collision occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on June 5 at the intersection of American and Buttonwillow avenues. Reports indicate that a Reedley woman was driving a Toyota Prius on American Avenue when she attempted to make a left turn onto Buttonwillow Avenue and collided with a Honda Accord traveling along Buttonwillow Avenue. Lara was the driver of the Honda Accord and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Prius was airlifted to a hospital with injuries that have not been specified. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.