Man dies after his truck flips on Madera County road. CHP suspects alcohol was involved
A 45-year-old man was killed on Sunday when the truck he was driving overturned on a dirt road in Madera County.
The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on a private road near Avenue 21 and Road 1, according to the California Highway Patrol. The man, who was driving a 2006 Nissan truck, lost control and left the roadway, Sgt. Lincoln McKenna said.
He wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from and pinned under the truck, the CHP said.
An 18-year-old passenger, who was wearing a seatbelt, suffered minor injuries.
The CHP suspects alcohol contributed to the crash, McKenna said.
This story was originally published February 14, 2022 at 10:16 AM.
Thaddeus Miller
Merced Sun-Star