Big Rig Driver Killed, Anthony Carrasco Arrested in Accident on Highway 99 [Merced, CA]

Anthony Carrasco Charged with DUI in Fatal Merced Accident

 
MERCED, CA (March 10, 2023) – Officers arrested 35-year-old Anthony Carrasco of Ceres following an accident that killed a big rig driver on Highway 99 on March 6.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 11:23 PM north of O Street. Based on a report, Carrasco was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe at a high rate of speed southbound on the highway prior to the crash.
 
As he attempted to pass a 2021 International big rig, his Chevy became wedged between the big rig and the guardrail. At that point, the big rig jackknifed to the right and overturned down an embankment, pinning its driver inside.
 
As a result, the driver suffered grave injuries and died in the incident. Officials only identified him as a 55-year-old man from Sacramento.
 
Officers transported Carrasco to Mercy Medical Center in Merced for medical clearance before they booked him into Merced County Jail on several charges including felony manslaughter and DUI.
 
As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing.

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