![[01-06-2025] Driver Hospitalized After Collision with Semi-Truck on Hughes Avenue](https://ak1.to//94X.webp)
A driver was hospitalized after a collision with a semi-truck in Fresno on Monday afternoon, January 6, 2025.
According to the Fresno Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of Nielsen and Hughes avenues.
Officers arrived to find a sedan that had collided with a semi-truck. Investigators determined that the sedan was traveling northbound on Hughes Avenue while the semi-truck was heading southbound. The sedan failed to negotiate a turn properly and struck the semi-truck.
The sedan’s driver was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured.
Authorities confirmed that drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been factors in the collision.
The incident remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
