13-Year-Old Driver Killed in Crash With Semi in Fresno County Identified

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FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified a 13-year-old driver who was killed in a crash involving a big rig in Fresno County last week.

The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Manning and Ohio, south of Mendota.

Authorities say 13-year-old Blain Chandler’s vehicle veered into the opposite lane, hitting a semi-truck.

The driver of the semi was able to escape after both vehicles caught fire.

Officials say Chandler died at the scene.