Ernesto Garin Killed in Big-Rig Crash on Fresno County [Fresno, CA]

Fresno Big-Rig Crash Kills 16-Year-Old Washington Union Student

FRESNO, CA (September 1, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a big-rig crash in Fresno County that claimed the life of 16-year-old Ernesto Garin on Thursday.

The fatal incident occurred around 7 P.M. on August 26 at the intersection of Walnut and Jefferson.

According to the CHP, a big-rig heading north on Walnut and a pick-up going west on Jefferson collided with each other.

As a result, Garin’s pick-up wedged itself underneath the semi truck.

However, the investigators are still working to determine if the big-rig stopped or slowed down on the posted stop sign.

Later on, the authorities identified the truck driver as a 35-year-old man from Fresno, working for JN Transport, Inc.

Meanwhile, the community set up a memorial to mourn the loss of the young Washington Union Student, Ernesto Garin.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Ernesto Garin.

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