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63-year-old man dead in rollover crash in Fresno County. CHP said the driver struck trees

A man was killed in a rollover crash in Fresno County at West Shaw, near Chateau Fresno on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
A man was killed in a rollover crash in Fresno County at West Shaw, near Chateau Fresno on Thursday, June 6, 2024. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash Thursday afternoon.

The single-vehicle crash was reported at 11:40 a.m. at West Shaw and Chateau Fresno.

The California Highway Patrol said the silver vehicle was eastbound on Shaw Avenue, west of Chateau Fresno where the driver was driving at a high-rate of speed before striking Oleander trees before the vehicle rolled over into the orchard.

The driver was ejected, CHP said.

The 63-year-old man from North Fork was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision.

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