According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck took place on Highway 43 and Cairo Avenue at around 6:45 a.m. November 5
Fresno, CA – An investigation is underway into a two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of an elderly man in Fresno County on Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck took place on Highway 43 and Cairo Avenue at around 6:45 a.m. November 5.
Preliminary reports indicate that an 80-year-old man was driving a Kia Forte northbound when he stopped at the intersection.
He then tried to make a left turn and was struck by a southbound pickup truck.
The Kia spun out of control and came to a rest on the shoulder of the roadway.
The driver of the Kia, whose name was not immediately released, was declared deceased at the scene.
The other driver was not injured and stayed at the scene.
According to the CHP, alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have been factors in the incident.
The cause of the deadly collision is under investigation and further details are expected to be released.