69-Year-Old Man Killed in Multi-Car Collision near East Mountain View Avenue

FRESNO, CA (December 15, 2022) – Saturday evening, a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 41 claimed the life of Billy Wilhite. 

The fatal incident happened just before 5:00 p.m., near East Mountain View Avenue in Fresno County. 

According to the police, the driver of a southbound vehicle suffered a possible medical emergency and slammed into the back of a Range Rover. 

The car then struck another truck, causing all vehicles involved to end up on the side of the highway. 

Responding paramedics pronounced one man dead at the scene. The coroner’s office later identified the deceased victim as 69-year-old Wilhite, of Laton.

At this time, further circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Those with further information regarding the Fresno County multi-vehicle crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Billy Wilhite. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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