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Tractor trailer crash in Imperial County kills one

10 June 2026 16:16

A fatal tractor trailer crash occurred Tuesday morning in Imperial County. - The crash happened around 4 a.m.

on State Routes 86 and 78 near Westmorland. - A 27-year-old man driving a Peterbilt truck struck the rear of a Kenworth truck, causing his trailer to overturn.

- The driver of the Peterbilt died at the scene and was not wearing a seatbelt. - The driver of the Kenworth was uninjured.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating.

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