Man Killed in Fresno Car Accident at Chestnut Avenue and Lane Avenue
Fresno, California (August 11, 2022) – A man was killed in a collision involving a garbage truck on Thursday morning in Fresno.
At around 9:10 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a traffic collision at Chestnut and Lane avenues.
A sedan was traveling westbound on Lane Avenue when it crashed into a garbage truck. The sedan landed in the front yard of a house.
The driver of the sedan was killed in the accident.
The identity of the deceased person was not immediately disclosed.
The truck driver sustained minor injuries in the wreck.
More details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving-related traffic collisions.
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