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68-year-old killed in crash near McFarland on Thursday morning

McFarland Police conducted investigation at crash at Whisler Road and South Garzoli Avenue
68-year-old killed in crash near McFarland on Thursday morning
Deadly Crash Reported Near McFarland This Morning
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MCFARLAND, Calif. (KERO) — A deadly crash occurred around 5 a.m. in the area of Whisler Road and South Garzoli Avenue, southwest of the city of McFarland.

64-year-old Matilde Munoz Santillano was ID'd as the person killed in the crash.

The roadway was shut down while McFarland Police conducted an investigation into the crash.

California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Jorge Toro says the McFarland Police Department was handling the crash scene.

At the time of the crash, there was heavy fog in the area.

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