![[05-15-2024] One Person Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Two Big Rigs Along Highway 99](https://ak1.to//w2kcB.webp)
One person was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash involving two big rigs in Fresno on Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the traffic incident occurred just before 5:00 p.m. along Highway 99, north of Highway 41.
CHP said that the collision involved two big rigs and a Ford F-250 pickup truck. Upon arrival, officers found the pickup pinned beneath the back side of one of the big rigs.
The driver of the F-250 had to be extricated from the vehicle and was taken to a nearby hospital after sustaining serious injuries. The driver is reportedly still in critical condition at the time of this writing. No other injuries were reported at this time.
Additional information was not immediately available, and the authorities are still gathering all the necessary evidence to pinpoint the cause of the incident and the possible factors involved.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
