Fresno Resident Fernando Acosta Marquez Dies at 45 Following Wrong-Way Highway 180 Collision Near Kerman
Fernando Acosta Marquez, a 45-year-old Fresno resident, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, following a wrong-way collision in Fresno County.
Shortly after 11 a.m., Fernando was driving a Nissan truck west on Highway 180 near Napa Avenue, close to Kerman, when the vehicle entered the opposite side of the road and collided head-on with an approaching semi-truck.
The California Highway Patrol responded quickly and confirmed that Fernando died at the scene.
The semi-truck continued beyond the point of impact, while authorities examined the roadway and damaged vehicles.
Investigators continue working to determine why Fernando’s truck entered the wrong side of the highway.
Fernando’s sudden passing leaves family and friends grieving a life that ended unexpectedly on an otherwise ordinary Thursday morning.
Those who knew Fernando will carry forward cherished memories and remember the presence they brought to their community.
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