FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A tow truck driver accused of killing a woman in a northeast Fresno crash is due to appear before a judge.
John Ashcraft is expected to enter a plea in the death of 22-year-old Amaya Chenot.
The crash happened in the early morning hours of April 12 on Friant Road and Shepherd Avenue.
Police say Ashcraft ran a red light in his tow truck, hitting and killing Chenot.
A complaint filed by Chenot’s family claimed that Ashcraft was under the influence of a controlled substance leading up to the crash.
The 53-year-old is being held in the Fresno County jail.
Bail is set at more than $100,000.
He faces several charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, running a red light, and driving without a valid license.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
