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UPS driver killed in two-vehicle crash near Highway 99 in south San Joaquin Valley

A UPS driver died after colliding with a tractor-trailer truck Friday afternoon in Tulare County, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The collision happened just before 4 p.m. on Avenue 120, near Highway 99 around the midpoint of Tulare and Delano.

According to CHP, the tractor-trailer hit the side of the UPS vehicle.

The UPS driver, described by officers as a man in his 20s, was ejected from the impact and ended up under the truck.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Alcohol or drugs were not a factor in the collision, CHP added.

The investigation of the collision is ongoing.

This story was originally published February 6, 2021 at 8:20 AM.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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