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Caltrans Worker Killed in San Clemente Crash Identified

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Alexander Rodish Hit and Killed by Tow Truck on Interstate 5 near Avenue Palizado

San Clemente Crash

Caltrans Worker Killed in San Clemente Crash Identified

San Clemente, California: 55-year-old Alexander Rodish, who worked for Caltrans, died after he was struck by an out-of-control tow truck Monday morning on Interstate 5 in San Clemente.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported around 9:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Avenue Palizado.

CHP said Rodish and another Caltrans worker were pulled over on the right shoulder of the freeway to pick up some debris in the area.

A freeway service patrol tow truck driver veered off the road onto the shoulder and hit the rear of the Caltrans vehicle. The force of the impact caused the Caltrans vehicle to veer to the right onto the Palizada on-ramp, where it launched over a curb and struck a Nissan Rogue driving up the on-ramp.

After hitting the Caltrans vehicle, the tow truck continued straight on the shoulder and ran over Rodish.

Rodish died in the crash.

The other Caltrans worker was also injured in the accident.

The driver of the Rogue was also hurt.

The driver of the tow truck was hospitalized with minor injuries. It was unclear why the tow truck veered off the roadway.

An investigation is ongoing.

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Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on SR-20 in Lake County

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Rider Hurt in Lake County Motorcycle Accident on State Route 20 at Main Street

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Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on SR-20 in Lake County

Lake County, California: A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic crash that happened Tuesday afternoon in Upper Lake, the California Highway Patrol said.

The accident was reported around 12:28 p.m. on State Route 20 at Main Street.

A white Toyota sedan and a motorcycle were involved in the crash.

The motorcycle went down, ejecting the rider.

Firefighters responded to the scene and found the motorcyclist suffering from major injuries. The rider was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.

Authorities are investigating the crash.

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Multiple Injured in Traffic Accident on Elkhorn Avenue in Kingsburg

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Several People Seriously Injured in Kingsburg Car Crash on Elkhorn Avenue near S. Bethel Avenue

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Multiple Injured in Traffic Accident on Elkhorn Avenue in Kingsburg

Kingsburg, California: Several people were injured in a traffic collision that happened Tuesday morning in Kingsburg.

The California Highway Patrol said the crash was reported around 9:40 a.m. on Elkhorn Avenue just east of South Bethel Avenue.

A white GMC SUV and a burgundy Jeep were involved in the crash. Debris from the crash was scattered in the roadway.

The report said several people suffered major injuries in the crash but did not mention the exact number of the patients. Cal Fire responded to the scene and transported the victims to the hospital.

Both cars were towed away from the collision scene.

Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the crash.

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Man Ejected from Pickup Truck, Killed During Fresno County Crash

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Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized after Fresno County Accident at Parlier Avenue and McCall Avenue

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Man Ejected from Pickup Truck, Killed During Fresno County Crash

Fresno County, California: A man died, and a woman was hospitalized after a fiery collision involving a pickup truck and a big rig that happened Tuesday morning in Fresno County.

Authorities said the weather was foggy when, around 9:30 a.m., a collision occurred at Parlier Avenue and McCall Avenue.

An initial investigation revealed that a man was driving a pickup truck with a woman as his passenger westbound on Parlier Avenue approaching a stop sign near the intersection.

At the same time, a big rig hauling a flatbed was headed northbound on McCall Avenue approaching the same intersection.

The big rig had the right of way and continued to enter the intersection. The pickup truck driver pulled out of the stop and also entered the intersection.

The right front of the semi-truck collided with the front of the pickup truck, dragging it out 100 ft. through the intersection.

The man driving the pickup truck was ejected during the crash.

The pickup truck caught fire and became engulfed in flames. Cal Fire responded to the scene and put out the fire.

The firefighters pronounced the man driving the pickup truck dead at the scene.

His female passenger was pulled from the wreckage by a passing motorist. She was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

The semi-truck driver was not hurt and cooperated with investigators.

Foggy weather is considered a factor contributing to the accident, with visibility reaching less than 100 ft.

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