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Fog-Choked Highway 99 Triggers 59-Vehicle Pileup in Central Valley
california24 days ago

Fog-Choked Highway 99 Triggers 59-Vehicle Pileup in Central Valley

Dense fog caused a 59-vehicle pileup on a three-mile section of Highway 99 in Tulare County, about 40 miles north of Bakersfield, closing the road for more than five hours before reopening in the afternoon; several people sustained mild to moderate injuries and were taken to a local hospital, and authorities urged travelers to avoid dense fog and not rely on automatic headlights.

Hundreds of vehicles involved in Michigan snowstorm pileup as Arctic cold looms
weather1 month ago

Hundreds of vehicles involved in Michigan snowstorm pileup as Arctic cold looms

A severe Michigan snowstorm caused a pile-up of more than 100 vehicles on I-196 near Grand Rapids, leading to road closures and injuries but no confirmed fatalities. The incident highlights treacherous travel conditions as the storm moves through the region, with forecasts calling for extreme cold and the potential for additional winter storms across several states, including wind chills around -22°C (-8°F).

Hundred-vehicle pileup shuts down I-196 in West Michigan amid whiteout
local1 month ago

Hundred-vehicle pileup shuts down I-196 in West Michigan amid whiteout

A 100-vehicle pileup on I-196 near Zeeland Township, west Michigan, injured 9–12 people (no fatalities) and closed the highway in both directions between Hudsonville and Zeeland. Authorities said hazardous conditions, including whiteout and squalls, contributed to the crash, with an estimated 30–40 semi-trucks involved. First responders needed up to 45 minutes to reach the scene. Buses were used to move stranded motorists to Hudsonville High School, where they can access further assistance. Motorists were urged to avoid driving today.

Dense Fresno fog triggers 17-car pileup on Highway 99, 61-year-old man dead
local-news1 month ago

Dense Fresno fog triggers 17-car pileup on Highway 99, 61-year-old man dead

Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno triggered a 17-vehicle pileup, including a big rig, leaving a 61-year-old man dead and several others injured, including children. First responders from the CHP, Fresno Fire Department, and medical teams conducted a coordinated rescue, marking vehicles to avoid duplication as investigators work to determine the cause.

"Fatal 35-Vehicle Pileup on I-5 Near Bakersfield Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured"
accidents2 years ago

"Fatal 35-Vehicle Pileup on I-5 Near Bakersfield Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured"

A massive 35-vehicle pileup on Interstate 5 near Bakersfield, California, resulted in two deaths and nine injuries, with 17 passenger vehicles and 18 big rigs involved in the crash. The incident occurred in heavy fog, with visibility at roughly 10 feet, and the southbound lanes of the highway remained closed overnight as authorities cleaned up debris and investigated the cause of the crash.

"Fatal 35-Vehicle Pileup on I-5 in Southern California"
accidents2 years ago

"Fatal 35-Vehicle Pileup on I-5 in Southern California"

A 35-vehicle pileup on a foggy section of Interstate 5 in Southern California near Bakersfield left at least two people dead and nine others injured. The crash, involving 17 passenger cars and 18 big rigs, covered about half a mile of the roadway. First responders had to deal with ruptured compressed natural gas tanks, leading to a plume of natural gas at the scene. The southbound lanes remained closed overnight for cleanup and investigation.