![[03-05-2025] Two People Killed in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 168](https://ak1.to//Ri0gs.webp)
Two people were killed in a fiery crash involving a wrong-way driver on Highway 168 in southeast Fresno early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. near McKinley Avenue.
Authorities had received multiple calls about a wrong-way driver traveling on Highway 168 from Herndon to McKinley. CHP units responded in an attempt to stop the vehicle.
Shortly after, officials received a report that the vehicle, a 2005 Volvo, had crashed and was engulfed in flames on McKinley Avenue.
CHP Sergeant Elvis Reynoso stated that officers were unable to reach the vehicle before the crash. By the time they arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed, preventing them from extricating the victims.
The cause of the crash 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.
