CHP Officer Dies in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 99
CHP Officer Brian Liles died in a collision involving his motorcycle, a tractor-trailer, and a passing car on Highway 99 in Tulare County. The incident occurred on Monday evening, and authorities are investigating.
Fresno Visalia, CA, September 29, 2026 —
A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer has died following a collision that occurred on Monday evening on Highway 99 in Tulare County. The officer has been identified as Brian Liles.
According to preliminary information, Officer Liles was involved in a traffic incident that included his motorcycle, a tractor-trailer, and another passing car. The exact sequence of events leading to the collision is not yet detailed. The incident took place on Highway 99, a major thoroughfare through the region.
Authorities have confirmed that Officer Liles succumbed to his injuries as a result of the crash. The circumstances surrounding the collision are currently under investigation by relevant agencies. Details regarding the condition of the occupants of the tractor-trailer and the passing car were not immediately available.
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department is expected to lead the investigation into the crash. As of now, the contractor’s name involved in the incident was not provided. The fine amounts or any code violations stemming from the investigation have not been released.
Further information regarding the cause of the collision, the timeline of the incident, and any updates on the investigation are pending. The identity of the passing car’s driver and the tractor-trailer driver were not immediately disclosed. The investigation aims to piece together the factors contributing to this tragic event.
Story summarized from the original created by Vincent Camarillo on abc30.com, see more information here.
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