A quad rider was reportedly heading north on Anchor Avenue when, for unknown reasons, he moved into the northbound side and crashed with an oncoming Toyota pickup truck. The Toyota driver attempted to brake to avoid the quad but was unsuccessful and the two crashed
Fresno County, CA – A man was transported to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle while riding on a quad in Fresno County on Wednesday evening.
According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident took place at about 6 p.m. April 1, on Anchor and Floral avenues.
A quad rider was reportedly heading north on Anchor Avenue when, for unknown reasons, he moved into the northbound side and crashed with an oncoming Toyota pickup truck. The Toyota driver attempted to brake to avoid the quad but was unsuccessful and the two crashed.
CHP reported that the quad rider sustained major injuries and was flown to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. He was only identified as a 20-year-old man.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was suspected in the incident and the operator of the pickup truck, who was not immediately identified, was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Authorities have not released additional details on the incident at this time. The crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Fresno County continues to see a high number of traffic crashes and fatalities each year, with the California Highway Patrol reporting over 5,100 crashes in the county in 2023, including nearly 1,200 injury collisions. In the City of Fresno alone, there were 50 fatal crashes resulting in 54 deaths in 2024, marking an increase from the previous year. These figures highlight the ongoing danger on Fresno County roadways, where speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving remain the leading contributing factors.
Anyone who has been injured in a car accident is encouraged to seek legal guidance from an experienced car accident lawyer to understand their rights and options.