Vehicle Accident on Travel Park Circle Left One Fatality

GILROY, CA (March 24, 2022) – On Monday evening, an unidentified driver tragically died in a semi-truck collision on Monterey Road.

The accident took place around 8:30 p.m. along Monterey Road and Travel Park Circle intersection.

Furthermore, Gilroy police officers responded to a report of a semi-truck collision with a vehicle.

Moreover, the impact caused fatal injuries to the driver of a passenger vehicle who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Additionally, the collision also destroyed the semi-truck’s fuel tack, causing diesel fuel to flood the road.

Officials closed the road until 4:30 a.m. for the removal of vehicles and the cleanup of hazardous materials.

Gilroy Police continue to investigate the fatal crash and will release updates once available.


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