California

Man Killed in Accident at Dairy Ave near Salem Ave in Kings County, CA

Published on: November 16, 2021

Date of Accident
November 13, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Dairy Ave & Salem Avenue, California, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at Dairy Ave near Salem Ave in Kings County, CA on November 13th, 2021. Police say the incident happened just after 8 a.m. A Caterpillar backhoe operated by an unidentified 74-year-old male was driving in the shoulder of Dairy Ave when it entered onto the roadway. At that time, it was struck by an oncoming Freightliner truck, ejecting the 74-year-old when the Caterpillar overturned. A second vehicle then collided with the semi-truck and the Caterpillar truck. The 74-year-old died at the scene. The 35-year-old Freightliner driver was hospitalized with minor injuries while the third driver involved was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Caterpillar Backhoe, Freightliner Truck
Road/Highway
Dairy Ave near Salem Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Caterpillar Backhoe traveling in the shoulder was struck by Freightliner Truck

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