The wreck took place on Cedar and Nees avenues at around 1 a.m. December 25
Fresno, CA – A police officer was among two people injured in a car accident in Fresno early Thursday morning, according to the Fresno Police Department.
The wreck took place on Cedar and Nees avenues at around 1 a.m. December 25.
According to the report, a police vehicle and another car collided in the area under unclear circumstances.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and attended to the officer and the occupant of the second vehicle. The two were hospitalized with injuries that were not believed to be major.
There were no further details on the incident. The crash is under investigation.
Fresno is one of the largest cities in California, with a high population compared to other cities. With the growing population, the city has seen an increase in the number of traffic accidents recorded in recent years. In 2022, Fresno reported 5722 traffic accidents, more than other large cities like Sacramento and Bakersfield, which recorded 5670 and 4190 incidents, respectively. The city’s crash statistics are part of a broader statewide trend, with California consistently ranking high in total traffic fatalities and injuries.
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