[03-21-2025] Fresno County, CA – Elderly Man Killed, Two Others Injured in Pickup and Big Rig Crash Near Elkhorn and Marks

A man in his mid-80s was killed following a two-truck collision in Fresno County on Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Elkhorn and Marks Avenues, just south of Caruthers.

Authorities said the pickup truck pulled out of the Elkhorn Market parking lot and into the path of a big rig hauling almond shells. The big rig struck the pickup, flipped onto its side, and spilled its cargo along the roadway.

The elderly driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, who was a passenger in the vehicle, and the driver of the big rig sustained minor injuries.

Crews remained at the scene to clear the spilled almond shells, and the road was expected to remain closed for at least an hour.

The crash remains under investigation.

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1. Get Safe And Assess Your Injuries – Call 911 for immediate medical help. Seeing a doctor is important even if you feel fine. Remember that adrenaline can conceal pain, and some injuries take longer to show.
2. Report The Incident To Police – Police can capture the incident and collect witness accounts while the circumstances are fresh. If you submit an insurance claim or litigate, a police record is essential.
3. Documentation Of The Accident Scene Is Crucial – Get as much proof as possible. Photograph and video the crash site, injuries, damaged property, and truck. Additionally, you can request eyewitness testimony.
4. Note All Crucial Facts – Record the names and contact information of all parties involved.
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Truck Accidents Statistics

In 2022, collisions involving large trucks resulted in 4,764 fatalities, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Of these deaths, 17% were truck occupants, 66% were occupants of passenger vehicles, and 16% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists.

Large truck crashes accounted for 11% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities that year. Among these, 73% occurred in crashes involving tractor-trailers, while 28% involved single-unit trucks. In some cases, both a tractor-trailer and a single-unit truck were part of the same collision.

As for the locations of these fatal incidents, nearly half (49%) occurred on major roads, excluding interstates and freeways; 35% took place on interstates and freeways; and 16% happened on minor roads.