Man killed when his vehicle crashed into semi-tractor ID’d by Fresno coroner
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- CHP reports Juan Rodriguez, 41, struck the rear of a slowing semi-tractor.
- Rodriguez was speeding and unbelted; impact rotated the semi into oncoming lane.
- Semi-tractor driver suffered minor to moderate injuries; alcohol and drugs not suspected.
A 41-year-old Parlier man was killed on Wednesday when he crashed his car into a semi-tractor in Fresno County.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the collision just before 6 a.m. on American Avenue, east of Del Rey Avenue.
According to CHP, a 2013 Dodge Challenger driven by Juan Rodriguez was traveling east on American behind a semi-tractor (without trailer). The semi was slowing and prepared to make a left turn into the Pom Wonderful plant.
CHP said Rodriguez was speeding and collided with the rear of the semi-tractor. The impact caused the semi-tractor to rotate into the opposing lane.
Rodriguez, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died, CHP said.
The driver of the semi-tractor sustained minor to moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected to be a factor in this crash.
