Fresno, CA. – Two people were injured in a car accident in Fresno on Wednesday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Highway 180 near Highway 41.
A blue pickup truck and an SUV were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately.
A woman in the pickup truck and an occupant in the SUV were injured in the accident and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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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