1 Injured, Multi-Car Accident Involving Big Rig on Highway 99 near Chestnut Avenue [Fresno, CA]

1 Hurt in Multi-Car Accident on Highway 99 in Fresno

 
FRESNO, CA (February 13, 2024) — One person was injured in a multi-car accident involving a big rig on Highway 99 near Chestnut Avenue.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the multi-car crash happened around 11:00 a.m. Monday. For an unknown reason, a driver of an SUV was traveling too fast for traffic conditions that it clipped the back of a big rig as the SUV tried to switch to the middle lane. Upon impact, the vehicle spun out and overturned.
 
Subsequently, the overturned vehicle struck two other vehicles, involving a total of six people in the collision.
 
Soon after, paramedics responded and took one person to a hospital for treatment.
 
Officials did not say if distracted driving, speeding or impairment factored into the cause of the multi-car accident. However, we will release an update once we get further details.
 
Adjust your speed to current road and traffic conditions. Taking your time to get to your destination can make a significant difference to your safety. Slow down when switching lanes and turning. Keep enough following distance when driving near other drivers.

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