Fresno County, CA: Major Injury Big Rig Accident on Highway 99
1 Person Seriously Injured in Fresno County Crash on Highway 99 near Bethel Avenue
Fresno County, California (January 6, 2021) – One person was seriously injured in a big rig accident on Wednesday afternoon in Fresno County between Kingsburg and Selma, authorities said.
The major injury accident happened at about 3:45 p.m. on Highway 99 near Bethel Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a semi-truck hauling food clipped the right-side guardrail at Bethel Avenue, detaching the front axle.
As a result of the collision, the big rig overturned onto the driver’s side, the officials said.
One Injured in Highway 99 Crash
The driver of the semi-truck sustained major injuries and was flown to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The collision blocked all northbound lanes. Drivers are being re-routed at Sierra Street.
Further details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
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