![[03-09-2025] Two People Injured After Pickup Truck Hits Vehicle at Stop Sign Near Highway 145 and Ashlan Avenue](https://ak1.to//yp3s.webp)
Two people sustained minor injuries after a pickup truck crashed into a vehicle waiting at a stop sign in Fresno County on Sunday evening, March 9, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash around 5:50 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 145 and Ashlan Avenue, just north of Kerman.
A blue pickup truck was traveling northbound on Highway 145, approaching a white vehicle that was stopped at a stop sign, waiting for southbound traffic to clear before making a left turn onto Ashlan Avenue.
For reasons yet to be determined, the pickup truck veered onto the right dirt shoulder and crashed into the driver’s side of the white truck stopped at the intersection.
Emergency responders transported two individuals to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
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.
