One dead and another seriously injured in rural Fresno County collision, CHP says
One person died and another suffered major injuries in a rural Fresno County crash north of Caruthers, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
The fatal collision happened about 11 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Dinuba and West avenues, where a Nissan Ultima and a GMC truck collided and ended up in an orchard, CHP spokesperson Mike Salas said.
He confirmed one person had died.
Officers called in a helicopter to transfer the other driver, CHP said.
One of the vehicles ended up on its roof, CHP said.
The cause of the crash was not available as officers continued to investigate.
This story was originally published September 26, 2023 at 12:11 PM.
Thaddeus Miller
Merced Sun-Star