CHP: Visalia man dies in Highway 180 crash near entrance to Kings Canyon National Park

A 60-year-old Visalia man died in a solo-car collision on Highway 180 near the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park on Friday.

The fatal crash took place about 7:13 a.m. on 180 just west of Highway 245 at around 5,000 feet in elevation, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said a 2000 Honda Accord driven east by David Borchardt of Visalia crossed over into the westbound lane then hit a rock face on the north side of the highway.

The car overturned and came to a rest in the westbound lane.

“The solo male occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene after all lifesaving efforts were exhausted,” the CHP said in a news release.

Highway 180 was shut down between Millwood Road and Highway 245 while crews cleared the scene.

This story was updated with the victim’s name.

This story was originally published February 21, 2020 at 9:37 AM.