One dead after suspected DUI crash in Fresno County, CHP says. The truck overturned
A motorist was killed when he struck a pole in a suspected DUI crash in northeast Fresno County, the California Highway Patrol said on Monday.
He was driving his 2015 Toyota Crew Cab on Auberry Road north of Frazier Road about 10:05 p.m. Sunday in Auberry before the fatal crash, CHP said.
He failed to negotiate a curve, causing the truck to leave the roadway, overturn and strike the utility pole, CHP said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alcohol was believed to have played a factor in the crash, CHP said. The investigation is going.
This story was originally published January 23, 2023 at 8:37 AM.
Thaddeus Miller
Merced Sun-Star