1 Killed in Car Accident at Avenue 184 and Road 208 in Porterville

Porterville, California (May 23, 2023) – A man was killed in a car crash that happened on Friday afternoon in Porterville.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened at around 3:57 p.m. on May 19, in the area of Avenue 184 and Road 208.

A 41-year-old man was driving a gray 2002 Ford F150 pickup westbound on Avenue 184 when he crashed into a white 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck driven by 65-year-old Michael Betzinger, of Visalia.

Both vehicles sustained major damage and both drivers were transported by ground ambulance to Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville.

Sadly, the driver of the Ford succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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