It happened just after 7 am on Fox Road and Bellevue Road in Merced County.
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Officers say an SUV went through a stop sign at the intersection and crossed in front of an oncoming semi-truck.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. CHP officials say two children were also in the car.
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One was taken to Valley Children's Hospital in Madera and the other to another local hospital. Both are expected to live.