Arun Mokkal Obituary, Death News- The Kern County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the driver who lost his life in a semi-truck accident on Highway 58. Authorities confirmed that the victim was 28-year-old Arun Mokkal of Fresno.
According to the coroner’s report, the fatal crash occurred on February 21, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Mokkal was driving a semi-truck westbound on Highway 58 when the vehicle overturned. The accident took place east of Broome Road, in the stretch of highway between Keene and Tehachapi.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Mokkal was pronounced dead upon their arrival. Details regarding the cause of the crash remain limited, and it is unclear whether factors such as speed, road conditions, or mechanical issues contributed to the accident.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine what led to the tragic overturning of the semi-truck. More information may be released as the investigation progresses.