1 killed in crash involving semi-truck in Porterville, CHP says

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Monday, July 15, 2024
1 killed in crash involving semi-truck in Porterville, CHP says
One man is dead following a crash in Tulare County. It happened just before 5:30 am Monday on Highway 190 at Road 208, west of Porterville.

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) -- One man is dead following a crash in Tulare County.

It happened just before 5:30 am Monday on Highway 190 at Road 208, west of Porterville.

Officers say a 2020 International semi-truck hauling two trailers was heading west on Highway 190 when the driver of a GMC heading south on Road 208 went through a stop sign.

The GMC hit the right side of a trailer as the truck passed the intersection.

The 49-year-old man from Strathmore driving the G-M-C was pronounced dead at the scene.

His two passengers were also hurt and taken to Kaweah Health.