1 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 43 near Grangeville Boulevard in Hanford

Hanford, California (May 5, 2023) – One person was killed in a car crash on Friday afternoon in Hanford.

The fatal crash happened at around 1 p.m. on Highway 43 near Grangeville Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A Corcoran man was driving a 2012 Peterbilt southbound on Highway 43. At the same time, a Laton man was driving a 2013 Chevrolet southbound behind the 2012 Peterbilt.

For unknown reasons, a 25-year-old Fresno man driving a 2014 Nissan northbound allowed his vehicle to drift into the southbound lanes and sideswiped the 2012 Peterbilt.

The impact of the collision caused the Nissan to collide with the 2013 Chevrolet.

The Fresno man was killed in the accident.

No additional information about the accident was provided.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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