FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was killed in an early morning crash on Christmas Day in Fresno County.
It happened around 12:30 a.m. on Henderson Road, between Floral and Rose Avenues, near Caruthers in Fresno County.
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The California Highway Patrol reported that the driver of a Ford sedan lost control after hitting standing water on the roadway, causing the vehicle to veer off and collide with a tree in an orchard.
The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
CHP is investigating whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.
Authorities urge drivers to slow down in wet conditions, watch for standing water, and always wear seat belts.