Fresno, CA – According to KSEE, the Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who lost his life in a solo-vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 11, 2024, as 62-year-old John Jones of Fresno.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the incident occurred at approximately 8:45 PM at the Peach Avenue off-ramp from Highway 180.
Jones was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound when he exited at Peach Avenue. As he navigated the off-ramp, his vehicle drifted off the roadway to the right, striking a sign, then a chain-linked fence, and ultimately colliding with the concrete wall of a loading dock.
Emergency responders rushed Jones to Community Regional Medical Center. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The crash temporarily disrupted the area around Highway 180 and Peach Avenue, known for its busy traffic flow and proximity to various commercial establishments.
Preliminary investigations by CHP suggest that alcohol may have played a role in the crash. However, the investigation remains ongoing as officers work to determine the precise circumstances that led to this fatal accident
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