UPS Truck Driver Killed in Highway 99 Crash Near Kingsburg

KINGSBURG, Calif. (May 20, 2025) — Marvin Esplana, 51, of Visalia, died in a multi-vehicle crash last Thursday on Highway 99 involving his UPS semi-truck near Kingsburg.

3-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99 in Kingsburg

The three-vehicle crash occurred around 6:18 p.m. near Avenue 384, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP officials reported the UPS driver of a semi-tractor trailer truck may have suffered a medical emergency. The truck was heading southbound when it veered into oncoming traffic and collided with the drivers of a Honda Civic sedan and Volvo XC90 SUV. The big rig truck continued traveling before it came to a stop when it hit a concrete center median wall.

Truck Driver Marvin Esplana Dies at Hospital

Paramedics responded and transported the truck driver to a local hospital, where unfortunately, he died from his injuries, the CHP reports.

Meanwhile, the drivers of the Honda Civic and Volvo XC90 were treated on scene for minor injuries.

Finally, investigators from the California Highway Patrol are asking witnesses to contact their Visalia Area Office at (559) 734-6767 during business hours.

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