A driver lost control on a rainy Fresno overpass, causing a crash that killed a passenger and left the driver injured. (CHP)
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A driver lost control of his vehicle on a rain-slick overpass early Tuesday, causing a fatal crash on Highway 41 near Highway 180, the CHP said in a news release.
Officers responded to reports of a collision at approximately 5:30 a.m. and discovered a 2017 Toyota Tundra in the center median of the highway.
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Investigators said the Toyota, driven by Lathxay Lou Souknalong, 54, was traveling westbound on 180 during heavy rain. Souknalong lost control of the vehicle, which struck a concrete bridge wall before becoming airborne and plunging 25 to 30 feet onto 41 below.
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The 47-year-old passenger, whose name has not been released, died at the scene. Souknalong sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Community Regional Medical Center.
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Authorities confirmed Souknalong was driving on a suspended license. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors in the crash, the CHP said.
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