Crash in Gilroy leads to death on Travel Park Circle

March 16, 2022 12:08 AM

Published March 14, 2022 10:48 PM

GILROY, Calif. (KION) CHP confirmed a person is dead following a crash on Monterey Road and Travel Park Circle at 8:30 p.m. on Monday.

It was determined to be a passenger vehicle versus a semi-truck.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was found dead as soon as emergency responders arrived.

The crash ruptured the fuel tank of the semi-truck and a large amount of diesel spilled out into the roadway.

The road was closed until 4:30 a.m. Tuesday for the crash investigation, cleaning of the roadway and removing the vehicles involved.

Currently, the cause of the crash is being investigated as is if drugs and alcohol were a factor in the crash.

The identity of the deceased driver will be released once next of kin is notified.

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