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Truck driver from Fresno dies in solo crash on a Kansas highway, troopers say

A Fresno semi-truck driver was killed in a solo crash in Kansas on Monday evening.

Gurmeet Deol, 36, was identified by troopers who was involved in the crash that happened at 9 p.m. CT on eastbound Kansas Highway 143.

Troopers said for unknown reasons, Deol went off the right edge of the roadway and went through the T intersection and entered the ditch on the east side of Old 81 Highway.

Deol was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers said Deol was wearing a seat belt.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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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