Man Dies After Accident in Fresno County

By KSEE News

October 5, 2012 Updated Oct 5, 2012 at 5:35 PM PDT

A semi-truck collision led to a Hazmat situation and one man's death in Fresno County.

It happened Friday afternoon at Jameson and Manning near Raisin City. Deputies say the semi veered off the road for an unknown reason, and struck two Ag chemical tanks filled with sulfuric acid. Moments later, the truck caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

CAL FRE put out the blaze in minutes. Hazmat crews are cleaning up the scene. The investigation continued late into the afternoon.