At least 1 killed in fiery rollover crash near Coalinga

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- At least one person has been killed near Coalinga after an SUV hit a pickup truck, causing it to overturn and burst into flames.

The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened about 5:40 pm on Tuesday on Highway 145 east of the I-5.
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The SUV was heading south when it crossed over to the northbound lane and collided head-on with the truck.

The truck overturned and caught fire, killing one occupant, CHP officials say.

They do not yet know if there was anyone else was inside the truck.
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The woman who was driving the SUV sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the Community Regional Medical Center.
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