1 killed, 1 life-flighted after fiery crash involving big rig in Madera County, CHP says

Friday, August 6, 2021
MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- California Highway Patrol officers say a driver's error caused a fiery crash in Madera County.

It happened just before 8:30 Thursday night near Ave. 6 and Highway 145
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Investigators say a minivan traveling east on Avenue 6 ran a stop sign and collided with a big rig heading south on Highway 145.

The minivan burst into flames.

The driver died at the scene, and a passenger in the front seat was flown to the hospital.
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The driver of the big rig only complained of some pain.

There's no word yet if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

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