One person was killed, and another sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a Toyota Tundra and a semi-truck on Manning Avenue in Fresno County on Monday morning, June 22, 2026.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. east of Chateau Fresno.
The Toyota Tundra, traveling westbound, collided head-on with the semi-truck. The Tundra flipped and caught fire, and the driver was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
The semi-truck driver went off the road into a nearby vineyard and sustained minor injuries. The driver was transported to Community Regional Medical Center.
Authorities are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
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Truck accident lawyers can assist by investigating the cause of the crash, reviewing evidence, evaluating liability, and handling insurance claims. They help victims and families pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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