Passenger Injured in Fatal Semi-Truck Collision on Highway 145 [Madera, CA]

Madera, CA (August 06, 2021) – On Thursday, a minivan passenger suffered major injuries in a fatal semi-ruck collision on Highway 145.

The fiery crash took place in the evening at the Avenue 6 intersection.

Responding officers said a minivan with two passengers ran a stop sign.

Afterwards, a semi-truck struck the minivan, which burst into fire after the crash.

The authorities pronounced the minivan driver dead at the scene.

On the other hand, rescuers airlifted the passenger to Community Regional Medical Center with major injuries.

Similarly, the semi-truck driver suffered mild injuries. Officers said the driver is fine.

The CHP continues to investigate this fiery collision on Highway 145.

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