VEHICLE COLLISION: Teen Dies after Colliding with Elderly Driver in Visalia

June 9, 2011

Visalia- An 18-year-old male driver died after he collided with a vehicle being driven by a 56-year-old driver, said reports.

According to authorities, the teen identified as Connor Clark was traveling west along Mineral King Avenue at North Burke Street when his 2002 Jeep Wrangler was suddenly hit a 2008 Toyota Prius being driven by Owen Kim, from Porterville.

Clark was thrown off the vehicle because of the impact. He was announced death at Kaweah Delta Medical Center. Meanwhile, Kim was not hurt in the collision.

Both Kim and Clark were carrying no passengers at the time of the accident.

Authorities determined that alcohol was not involved in the incident, said reports.