Sokhoeun Sem Long, 47, of Fresno, died on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2024, after the pickup truck he was riding in careened out of control on a rain-slick Highway 180 overpass, became airborne, and plunged 25 to 30 feet onto Highway 41 below. (GV Wire File)
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The passenger who lost his life when a driver lost control of a pickup truck on a rain-slick overpass early Tuesday was identified as Sokhoeun Sem Long, 47, of Fresno.
The Fresno County Sheriff Coroner’s Office identified Long on Wednesday.
The fatal crash happened 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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Long 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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