One dead after wrong-way, head-on crash into semi truck
Summary
Semi Truck Crash California Today in California: One person is dead after a wrong-way, head-on crash on Monday morning in Fresno County. CHP says officers received a call around 5:24 a.m. for a head-on crash between a semi-truck and a pickup truck. Initial investigations show the semi-truck was traveling east when it was hit by the pickup that was reportedly driving the wrong way. The driver of the semi tried to swerve out of the way but was unable to avoid the crash; the pickup flipped over, burst into flames, and the driver was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup truck driver (wrong-way driver) | At-fault party |
Original reporting
One dead after wrong-way, head-on crash into semi truck