CARUTHERS, Fresno County, Calif., Nov. 1, 2026 — A three-vehicle crash on Thursday morning, October 29, left at least one person with serious injuries at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and South McMullin Grade near Caruthers, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly before 6:40 a.m. at the intersection, which the CHP log listed as a full traffic hazard in the minutes that followed. Three vehicles were involved, though their types have not been released. A tow truck was requested for the wreckage.
The CHP initially logged the crash as involving injuries of unknown severity before upgrading it to a major injury collision shortly after 7:20 a.m. The extent of the injuries and how many people were hurt beyond the one confirmed serious case have not been detailed publicly. No information on what caused the crash has been released, and the CHP has not said whether speed or impairment played a role.
The intersection was closed to traffic while crews worked the scene, and the collision remains under investigation by the CHP.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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Why do chain-reaction, multi-vehicle crashes happen?
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