One injured person was transported to CRMC for treatment, while another was later taken to Hanford Community Hospital
Fresno County, CA. – At least one person suffered major injuries in a two-vehicle collision involving a big rig and a sedan in Laton on Monday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at approximately 1:31 p.m. Monday at the intersection of East Mount Whitney Avenue and Cedar Avenue in Fresno County.
According to the CHP incident log, a big rig with a trailer collided with a gray sedan. The impact caused one vehicle to leave the roadway and enter a field, while the other vehicle came to rest in a neighboring yard.
At least two people were involved in the crash, with one person suffering major injuries. One injured person was transported to CRMC for treatment, while another was later taken to Hanford Community Hospital. The available information did not provide the identities or exact number of injured people.
The circumstances that led to the collision were not immediately released. CHP did not provide information indicating whether speed, alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash, and no arrests were reported.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported the injured victims for medical treatment. A tow service was also requested to remove one of the involved vehicles.
The collision left vehicles off the roadway, including one in a neighboring yard and another in a field. Information regarding the duration of any traffic restrictions was not provided.
The Laton crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.