![[12-02-2024] 24-Year-Old Killed, Multiple Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 5](https://ak1.to//E^QG.webp)
A 24-year-old man was killed, and several others were injured following a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 in Fresno County early Monday morning, December 2, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:05 a.m. when a 2025 Volvo tractor-trailer traveling northbound at approximately 60 miles per hour failed to stop and rear-ended a 2011 Subaru Outback, which was positioned behind a stopped 2023 Freightliner tractor-trailer.
The force of the impact pushed the Subaru into the rear of the Freightliner.
A 24-year-old unrestrained passenger in the Subaru died at the scene. The Subaru’s driver and four additional occupants sustained minor to moderate injuries.
The drivers of the Volvo and Freightliner, as well as a passenger in the Volvo, were uninjured.
CHP is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
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.
