James Wilhelm, 45, killed in pedestrian collision with semi truck at Santa Fe Street and Sequoia Avenue in Visalia, California
One killed in Visalia traffic accident, Santa Fe Street closed
Santa Fe Street between Noble and Tulare avenues was being shut down to traffic as police investigated.
UPDATE: Man killed by truck identified
The man was sleeping under a big rig that had been parked in the area. His wheelchair, laying beside him, was crushed.
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