Helotes couple died in car crash while on mission trip in California

HELOTES, Texas — A couple out of Helotes has died following a serious car crash while they were on a mission trip in California.

On May 18, around 11:45 a.m., deputies with the Fresno Sheriff’s Office responded to Highway 41 and Manning Avenue in California after receiving reports of a serious accident.

The couple in one of the vehicles involved was identified as Mary and Paul Hardin out of Helotes. They were in California serving as part of a Mormon Missionary.

Mary was pronounced dead shortly after the crash while Paul passed away in the hospital on May 20.

The California Fresno Mission posted on Facebook sharing what the Hardin’s meant to their community along with their condolences:

The crash is still under investigation and KENS 5 will update this story as more information becomes available.

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