The California Highway Patrol is investigating, and reports say the semi-truck driver was not injured.
KERMAN, CA - October 24, 2026
A man, 45, lost his life on Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, when the car he was operating crashed head-on into a big rig on Highway 180 close to Napa Avenue, just west of Kerman in Fresno County. The semi-truck driver was not injured, according to reports. Few other details have been publicly reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday morning, October 22, 2026 (exact time not reported)
- Location: Highway 180 near Napa Avenue, west of Kerman, Fresno County, California
- Type of crash: Head-on collision
- Vehicles involved: A Nissan and a semi-truck listed as owned by FedEx
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the 45-year-old Nissan driver); the semi-truck driver was not injured
- Responding agencies: California Highway Patrol
- Reported by: A personal injury law firm's accident news page, citing KMJ
Crash Overview
According to the California Highway Patrol, the Nissan was reportedly moving westward on the incorrect side of the roadway when it collided with an eastbound semi-truck. The Nissan driver was killed where the crash happened.
KMJ, which drew on both the California Highway Patrol and the Fresno County Coroner's Office, also relayed that bystanders reported seeing the Nissan going too fast beforehand.
Investigators are still working on the case, and the involvement of drugs or alcohol has not been established. Fault has not been officially determined.
People Involved
- The Nissan's operator, aged 45, passed away at the crash site.
- The semi-truck's driver came away without injuries.
Investigation Status
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Witness accounts reported by KMJ describe the Nissan as speeding before the collision, but this has not been officially determined. Reports do not mention any citations or charges.