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One killed in a big rig crash in Merced County

At least one person is dead following a crash in Merced County involving a big rig and a sedan, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Few details were immediately available.

The crash happened Saturday around 6:40 p.m. on Highway 165 and Crane Avenue just south of Hilmar.

The roadway was closed for several hours while a coroner was called and CHP investigated and cleared the road.

Ashleigh Panoo: 559-441-6010, @AshleighPanoo

This story was originally published March 3, 2019 at 8:53 AM with the headline "One killed in a big rig crash in Merced County."

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