Tragic Traffic Crash on Elkhorn Avenue Claims a Life [Fresno County, CA]

Fresno County, CA (November 13, 2024) On Tuesday afternoon, a man was killed while another was hurt in a horrific traffic crash on Elkhorn Avenue.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the fatal collision happened at about 3 p.m. at the intersection with Howard Avenue.

Reports say that the fatal collision involved a semi-truck claimed the life of a man in Fresno County.

Authorities say that the crash occurred shortly after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Elkhorn Avenue and Howard Avenue.

Officials say that the driver of a pickup truck entered the intersection after stopping at a stop sign, crossing into the path of an oncoming semi-truck. The semi, which did not have a stop sign, struck the pickup, resulting in the driver’s death.

A passenger in the pickup sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The semi-truck driver was unharmed. CHP confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not factors in the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim in the traffic crash on Elkhorn Avenue. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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