Two Fresno County Sisters Killed in Speeding Crash, Family Mourns

A late evening crash on Belmont west of Brawley Avenue left two sisters dead and another person hospitalized, according to the California Highway Patrol and an Action News report published Nov. 3, 2025. The 21 year old driver, Angelina Nino, was speeding when she failed to stop at the stop sign on Brawley, CHP said. The vehicle abruptly turned and left the road, killing Nino at the scene. Her 14 year old sister, Rayla Piedra, was rushed to a hospital where she later died. A 27 year old man who was riding in the car was also injured and hospitalized.

The deaths have reverberated through the extended family and the neighborhood. Lorraine Quinonez, an aunt of the two sisters, spoke to Action News about the depth of the loss. "So the weight of it all, it's heavy, because it's not just one, it's both of them, both of our baby girls and we all helped raise them, so we all had a portion with them, I'm just trying to be as strong as I can for my sister," Quinonez says. Rayla was preparing to celebrate her 15th birthday on November 8.

For local residents the crash raises immediate concerns about traffic safety at neighborhood intersections. The CHP determination that speed and failure to stop played a role will likely sharpen community conversations about enforcement of speed limits and compliance with stop signs on residential roads. Belmont and Brawley Avenue serve as connectors for several nearby streets, and a collision at this location underscores risks faced by drivers, passengers and pedestrians on similar thoroughfares.

Beyond safety, the incident imposes financial and emotional burdens on a grieving family. Funeral and medical expenses often create sudden needs for cash assistance. Action News reported that a GoFundMe has been set up to help the family lay the sisters to rest and provided a link for those who wish to contribute. Community groups and neighbors frequently step in after such tragedies to provide support through donations, meals and memorial services.

The CHP continues to investigate the crash and has not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision. As the family mourns and the community absorbs the loss, the accident serves as a reminder for Fresno County drivers to obey traffic controls and to consider the broader consequences of speeding on local roads.