Fresno County, CA – On the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, a two-vehicle crash involving a trailer carrying construction equipment resulted in fatal injuries to a 24-year-old man from Visalia, according to KSEE.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the collision occurred around 5:30 AM at the intersection of Mountain View Avenue and Clovis Avenue, just west of Selma.
Investigators say the Visalia man was driving a Toyota Corolla westbound on Mountain View Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle and veered into the eastbound lane. His vehicle collided head-on with a Peterbilt truck pulling a trailer loaded with an asphalt paving machine. The truck was being operated by a 39-year-old Fresno County employee traveling around 50 MPH.
The impact forced both vehicles off the road and into a nearby orchard. Emergency personnel transported the Corolla’s driver to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The truck driver was not injured.
Authorities state that alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
