A tragic head-on collision in Kings County claimed five lives on Sunday morning. The crash occurred on Highway 41 near York Avenue, south of Avenal, before 10:30 a.m.
A Chevrolet Silverado crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting a Toyota Prius head-on. The Silverado overturned and caught fire.
Four people in the Chevy and one in the Toyota were pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether impaired driving was a factor in this devastating incident.