7 Hospitalized in Five-Car Accident on Highway 41 near American Avenue [Fresno, CA]

Collision Between Five Vehicles on Highway 41 in Fresno Injures 10 People, 7 Taken to Hospitals

 
FRESNO, CA (January 31, 2023) – Seven people were hospitalized after a five-car accident on Highway 41 in Fresno Saturday afternoon on January 28.
 
The accident happened a little before 1:00 p.m. just north of American Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, a car was traveling at approximately 50 to 60 mph in the southbound lanes of Highway 41 when it collided with a group of vehicles stopped at the stoplight.
 
Officers added that the car hit one of the stopped vehicles at full speed, causing a chain-reaction crash.
 
A total of 10 people were hurt in the crash. Seven of the patients, including a child, were taken to area hospitals for proper treatment.
 
It is unknown if drugs or alcohol was a factor. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.
 
When approaching a stoplight, make sure to slow down and come to a complete stop just before the light. Scan for any oncoming vehicles, and keep an eye out for possible road hazards. Also, practice defensive driving when entering intersections to avoid unexpected accidents.

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