According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver sustained serious injuries after colliding with a resting commercial vehicle on the southbound side of Highway 99 near Fresno Street on Saturday evening. The collision occurred on the shoulder of the highway.
A Ford Taurus, which was reportedly driving carelessly on the shoulder of the road, collided with the rear of the trailer at a high rate of speed. The incident occurred after a large truck that was suffering technical troubles had pulled over to the side of the highway.
The Taurus was exposed to a tremendous amount of damage. Major injuries were sustained by the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and was taken to a nearby hospital.
“Our hearts go out to the injured driver,” the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. “This incident serves as a stark reminder that excessive speed and reckless behaviour can have devastating consequences.”
The California Highway Patrol urges motorists to comply with traffic regulations, refrain from driving recklessly, and always wear seatbelts.
