It happened just before noon on Highway 180 near Brawley. The CHP got several calls of a reckless driver heading north on Highway 99.
Witnesses say the driver of a white El Camino caused a minor car accident between Fresno and Ventura. He then got onto Highway 180 and tried to pass several other cars.
Investigators say he caused a green SUV to overturn. A passenger in the SUV died.
The driver was ejected and suffered major injuries. The man driving the El Camino was also seriously hurt.
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