An 80-year-old man died after a crash at Highway 43 and Cairo Avenue near Laton on the morning of Thursday, November 5, 2026. The California Highway Patrol was first called at about 6:45 a.m., according to KMPH Fox 26. Reports differ on the county: KMPH places the crash in Fresno County, while ABC30 places it in Kings County. The area is rural, and early-morning fog may have played a role.
KMPH Fox 26 reports that a Kia Forte was stopped at the intersection heading north and was attempting a turn when a southbound pickup truck struck it, spinning it onto the side of the road. The 80-year-old driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene, and the pickup driver was uninjured. ABC30 reports that a passenger in the sedan was taken to the hospital with major injuries, and that the CHP said the truck was not speeding. The CHP does not suspect drugs or alcohol, and the investigation is ongoing. The man’s name has not been released.
