Man Killed in Crash on State Route 58 Near U.S. 395

Victim Hit by Semi Truck in Fatal Boron Accident 

Boron, CA (January 3, 2020) – A man was killed in a semi truck crash in Boron. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of January 3 on State Route 58.

A 52-year-old Taft man was traveling in a GMC SUV on State Route 58, near U.S. 395, when the vehicle began experiencing mechanical issues. He pulled over and called a tow truck. He exited the GMC and was hit by a semi truck. The man died at the accident scene. 

The driver fled the crash site. CHP is still looking for the hit and run driver.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and loved ones of the victim.

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