Family members and community ask Fresno County to study adding four‑way stop at Delray and American after fatal crashes

Community members urged the Fresno County Board of Supervisors on March 3 to act after multiple crashes — including a fatal 2014/2015 collision — at the Delray and American Avenue intersection.

Victoria Santillan, a community worker with California Rural Legal Assistance, told the board the intersection has seen several fatalities and recent serious crashes and asked supervisors to reconsider a four‑way stop. “There has been many fatalities, many car accidents,” she said, noting workers for a nearby employer and residents from both the city of Fresno and Fresno County use the crossing.

Amanda Estrada, the victim’s mother‑in‑law, gave emotional testimony about the family’s loss and urged the board to take steps to slow traffic there. “I know it’s not gonna stop the death, but I know it will slow it down,” she said, recounting the impact on her grandson who lost his mother.

Supervisors thanked the speakers and explained that stop‑sign conversions and similar traffic control changes must follow Public Works’ traffic‑study process; a supervisor said the county will press Public Works to bring options and requested staff follow up. One supervisor confirmed they have already asked Public Works to perform a traffic study and pledged to return with options.

Why it matters: Local residents say repeated crashes at this intersection have caused fatalities and persistent danger; county staff must evaluate safety and traffic‑control options before the board can order changes.

What’s next: Supervisors directed staff to press Public Works to perform a traffic study and present options to the board.

Provenance: Public comment segments SEG 1379–SEG 1519.