Fresno County, CA – On the morning of Sunday, June 14, 2026, a man was found dead in a canal near Highway 43 and Caruthers Avenue, according to KSEE/KGPE.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the incident took place around 4:30 AM.
Authorities said officers checked on a vehicle parked near the canal and, following a search of the area, found a man in the water nearby. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified him on Monday as Karandeep Sihota, 46, of Selma.
The circumstances that led to Sihota being found in the water had not been determined at the time of reporting, though officials said all signs pointed to the incident being accidental. The investigation remains ongoing.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s comparative negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages through a wrongful death claim.
Fresno Car Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Fresno car accident lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
