78-year-old man killed by suspected DUI driver in Fresno County

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
78-year-old man killed by suspected DUI driver in Fresno County
A 78-year-old man was killed by a suspected DUI driver near Table Mountain Casino Saturday afternoon.

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 78-year-old man was killed by a suspected DUI driver near Table Mountain Casino Saturday afternoon.



California Highway Patrol officers responded to the crash on Millerton Road and Marina Drive.



Officers say a 35-year-old man driving a blue Chevy Silverado west on Millerton Road crossed over into the opposite lane, crashing head-on with the 78-year-old's white Toyota Tundra.



Witnesses told investigators the 35-year-old man was driving recklessly before the crash.



He suffered major injuries and is being investigated for driving under the influence as officers believe alcohol is a factor in the crash.



The passenger in the Toyota Tundra also has major injuries.



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