2 Injured in Fresno Car Crash on Highway 99 near Highway 180

Fresno, California (May 6, 2023) – Two people were hospitalized after being injured in a car crash on Saturday morning in southwest Fresno.

At around 3 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a traffic collision on northbound Highway 99 near Highway 180.

A Honda was traveling on the highway when it rear-ended a truck and became stuck in the middle lane.

A short time later, an approaching motorcyclist lost control and crashed into a Honda and a tow truck that was helping at the scene.

The 28-year-old driver of the Honda was transported to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

The motorcyclist was hospitalized with unspecified injuries.

An investigation into the accident is underway.