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A severe 35-vehicle pile-up on the 5 Freeway in Bakersfield, California, resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries. The accident, which involved 18 big rigs, occurred on a foggy Saturday morning and has led to the closure of the southbound lanes between SR-223 and Older River Road, with no immediate timeline for reopening.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has reported a 30-car pile-up near Shaver Lake in Fresno County, California, due to heavy snowfall. State Route 168 was closed between Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake, and while no injuries were reported, authorities worked to free and escort the vehicles. The public is advised to avoid the area until it is declared safe by Caltrans.
A severe multi-vehicle pile-up involving 35 vehicles, including 18 big-rigs, on Southbound Interstate 5 near Old River Road has resulted in two fatalities and nine hospitalizations. Dense fog is cited as a significant factor in the accident. The section of the highway is expected to be closed for the remainder of the day, with traffic being rerouted to Highway 223 and Southbound 99. The CHP's Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Teams are investigating the incident.
The westbound lanes of I-40 have reopened following a fatal single-car accident that occurred Friday night near Six Forks Road. A woman sustained severe injuries and later died at the hospital. The incident, which led to several hours of road closure, is currently under investigation.
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on the Border Highway in South Central El Paso, resulting in the death of one person. The accident happened around 1:31 a.m. at Cesar Chavez East and Fonseca. All eastbound lanes at Cesar Chavez at Barcelona are closed until further notice as police investigate the incident.
In East El Paso, an early-morning collision at Gateway East and Pendale resulted in one fatality and one person with minor injuries. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Monday. Special Traffic Investigations is examining the cause of the crash. Following the accident, all lanes of Gateway East were closed but were reported to have reopened later in the morning. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
In El Paso, Texas, a fatal crash occurred early on New Year's Day at the Pendale Road exit off of Gateway East, resulting in one death and one person hospitalized with minor injuries. The crash led to an expected closure of the gateway for several hours. Police are investigating the incident, and further updates will be provided as the story develops.
On New Year's Eve, a significant car crash occurred on I-85 in north Charlotte, resulting in the hospitalization of three people with serious injuries and the closure of four out of five southbound lanes. The incident, which took place near Graham Street around 6:15 p.m., caused extensive traffic congestion. The lanes were reopened by 8 p.m. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and updates will follow as the story develops.
In southeast Portland, a collision between a motorcycle and a car resulted in the death of the motorcycle driver and life-threatening injuries to a passenger, who was hospitalized. The incident occurred near Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Stark Street, prompting the closure of the road for investigation. Authorities are seeking information from the public to assist with the Traffic Investigations Unit's case.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday morning near the Las Vegas Strip, specifically on the 100 block of E. Harmon near Audrie Street. Harmon Avenue is closed between Las Vegas Boulevard and Koval Lane due to the ongoing investigation. No injuries have been reported, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Further updates are pending.
Two people died in a vehicle fire following a collision with a fixed object on Research Boulevard in north Austin. The incident occurred just before noon and involved the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS. The fire has been controlled, but drivers should anticipate delays in the area.