Bennie Foronda Dies in Truck Crash near 7th Standard Road [Shafter, CA]

61-Year-Old Driver Killed in Collision on Zerker Road in Shafter

SHAFTER, CA (April 15, 2021) – 61-year-old Bennie Foronda was killed after a two-truck crash on 7th Standard and Zerker Road in Shafter, Monday night.

The accident was reported around 11:30 p.m., on April 5, at the intersection of 7th Standard and Zerker Road.

According to reports, a semi-truck slammed into another semi-truck. However, the events leading to the crash are still unknown.

Due to the impact of the collision, Foronda’s truck rolled over before coming to a stop. Despite life-saving efforts, Bennie Foronda was later pronounced dead.

There has been no news of the other truck driver, and it is unclear whether drugs or alcohol were involved.

At this time, an active investigation is currently underway.

We at Sweet James would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bennie Foronda.

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