Fresno man ID’d as victim in fatal rollover crash on Highway 41 near Ashlan

The California Highway Patrol reported a man was killed Tuesday morning in a fatal rollover collision on Highway 41 in central Fresno.

The collision took place about 10:50 a.m. on the northbound lanes of 41 north of Ashlan Avenue. The CHP said the Chevrolet Aveo hit the center divider and then turned over, partially ejecting the driver.

Spokesman Mike Salas said that the manwas not wearing a seat belt. He died at the scene.

The victim was identified Wednesday by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office as Isaac Sutherland, 21, of Fresno. He had recently moved from Turlock, the coroner’s office said.

The left lane of the highway was closed during the incident.

The CHP is seeking witnesses for more information and asked that they call 559-705-2200.

This story was originally published January 19, 2021 at 12:26 PM.