Fatal head-on crash involving semi truck in Fresno
Summary
Semi Truck Crash California Today in California: One person was killed in a head-on crash involving a semi truck and a Toyota pickup in Fresno County early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 5:24 a.m. on Manning Avenue west of Grantland Avenue, near Chateau Fresno. A semi truck traveling eastbound collided head-on with a Toyota pickup that may have been traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane; the semi driver took evasive action but could not avoid the collision. The impact caused the semi to leave the roadway into a vineyard, while the pickup overturned and ejected its driver, who died at the scene from injuries. The semi truck driver, the truck's sole occupant, was not injured.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota pickup driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Fatal head-on crash involving semi truck in Fresno