1 Killed in Tulare County Crash on Highway 99 near Betty Drive
Tulare County, California (April 17, 2022) – One person was killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Tulare County on Sunday morning, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The wrong-way driver was heading north on the southbound side of Highway 99 when they collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle..
The accident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. near Betty Drive.
Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in Tulare County
The driver of the southbound vehicle died in the accident.
The wrong-way driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of major injuries. Authorities said the driver is expected to be arrested on multiple charges after treatment.
Drunk driving is believed to have played a role in the incident.
Highway 99's southbound lanes were closed for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.
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