Teen killed after crashing into pole in Fresno County, CHP says

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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Teen killed after crashing into pole in Fresno County, CHP says
A teenager is dead after crashing into a lightpole in Fresno County Saturday morning.

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A teenager is dead after crashing into a lightpole in Fresno County Saturday morning.

The accident occurred on eastbound Highway 180 and McCall Avenue just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

The California Highway Patrol says a 17-year-old drifted off the road, into a light pole.

The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

It's unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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