[09-06-2024] Fresno County, CA – Woman Killed in Collision with Semi Truck on Highway 180

A woman was killed after the car she was driving collided with a semi-truck hauling pistachios in Fresno County on Friday afternoon, September 6, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched to the crash around 1:20 p.m. on Highway 180 and Hayes Avenue.

Authorities said a semi-truck was traveling eastbound on Highway 180 while a Toyota Camry, driven by a woman in her early 60s, approached the intersection of Hayes Avenue. The Toyota Camry entered the path of the semi-truck, leading to a collision that left both vehicles on the shoulder of the road.

The driver of the Toyota Camry was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver, a man in his 30s, stayed at the location to cooperate with the authorities.

The collision also caused the truck to spill its load of pistachios onto Highway 180, which delayed drivers in the area.

There is no additional information available at this time.

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1. Move vehicles to the shoulder of the road. If possible and safe, move your vehicle to the shoulder and activate your hazard lights to inform oncoming drivers. If moving the vehicles is not possible or safe, follow the instructions of emergency responders.
2. Contact emergency responders and immediately seek medical attention. Even if you think you were uninjured, let the emergency personnel examine you, as some injuries may appear days later. Records of medical visits, diagnosis, treatment, medications, and related expenses are valuable for building a strong case.
3. Gather information from other drivers involved. Whenever possible, exchange all necessary information with the other drivers involved in the crash. This includes each party’s name, contact number, license number, plate number, insurance provider, and policy number.
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8. Do not admit fault. This is one of the common mistakes people tend to make following any vehicular accident. Stick only to the facts of what happened when speaking with a police officer. Be as detailed as possible in your description of the collision.
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Truck Accidents Statistics

In 2021, there were 4,714 fatalities from large truck accidents, a 17% increase over the previous year. 66% of these fatalities were caused by cars and other passenger vehicles, 16% by trucks, and 15% by pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, heavy truck incidents resulted in 50% more fatalities in 2021 than in 2009. In 2010, truck occupant deaths increased by 68% compared to 2009.

Like any other accident, truck accidents can happen for various reasons, such as driver fatigue or exhaustion, speeding, drifting out of lanes, losing control, or tire blowouts.