![[10-23-2025] Semi-Truck Drivers Injured After Collision on Highway 33 Near Avenal, Spilling 3,000 Pounds of Crude Oil](https://ak1.to//QPJu.webp)
A crash involving two semi-trucks spilled approximately 3,000 pounds of crude oil onto Highway 33 north of South 7th Avenue, just outside Avenal in Kings County, on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025.
According to fire officials, the collision occurred shortly after 6 a.m. and resulted in crude oil and debris covering the roadway.
Officials said another 3,700 pounds of oil would need to be transferred to a separate container to prevent additional spillage.
Both truck drivers sustained minor injuries and declined transport to the hospital.
Authorities continue 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.
