2 Hospitalized in DUI Crash on Highway 99 near Highway 180 [Fresno, CA]

Crash Involving DUI Driver on Highway 99 in Fresno Sends Two People to Hospital

 
FRESNO, CA (May 8, 2023) – Two people were hospitalized after a DUI crash on Highway 99 in southwest Fresno early Saturday morning on May 6.
 
The crash happened just before 3:00 a.m. near Highway 180. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Honda traveling north on Highway 99 rear-ended a truck and then became stuck in the middle lane.
 
A tow-truck driver pulled over and was helping to get the Honda out of the road when a motorcyclist approached, lost control and crashed into the Honda and tow truck.
 
The motorcycle rider was injured in the crash and was taken to a hospital.
 
The 28-year-old man driving the Honda sustained minor injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. Authorities said he was driving under the influence at the time of the crash.
 
It is unknown if there were arrests made at this time. Further investigation is underway.
 
Driving a vehicle while under the influence is unsafe. It puts the driver, passengers and others who share the road at serious risk. Be a responsible driver. Only get behind the wheel when you are alert and sober.

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