Man in 30s killed after being ejected from vehicle in Madera County crash, CHP says

A Madera man was killed in a solo vehicle crash in Madera County on Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The crash happened at 4:20 p.m. on Road 28 1/2, just north of Oregon Avenue.

The driver, described as a man in his 30s, was headed north on Road 28 1/2 when his silver Hyundai veered off to the right shoulder. The driver tried to correct but lost control and struck a fence pole before overturning into a dirt field, Officer Jose Herrera said.

The man was thrown from the vehicle during the crash. Witnesses rushed over to help him, Herrera said. He was pronounced dead a short time later at Madera Community Hospital.

His name was not released pending notification of family.

CHP said Friday that alcohol appears to have contributed to the crash.

This story was originally published June 30, 2022 at 6:43 PM.

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