Deadly crash shuts down eastbound lanes of Highway 168

Thursday, July 25, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- California Highway Patrol officers are responding to a deadly crash on State Route 168.

It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Ashlan Avenue.
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Authorities say two pick-up trucks collided when one attempted to pass the other on the westbound lane.

The driver of a white truck rolled over into the eastbound lane, officials say. He died at the scene. Officers say he was not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver in the second truck was not injured and was allowed to drive away from the crash. Officers say he will not face charges in the crash.
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Caltrans officials have shut down all eastbound lanes on the highway and advise drivers to use an alternate route.


This is a developing story and will be updated.
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