Fresno Co, CA – Collision on I-5/Coalinga Leaves One Driver Seriously Injured

Fresno County, CA (May 1, 2025) – A serious crash involving multiple big rigs occurred on the afternoon of May 1st along I-5 near Coalinga, resulting in major injuries and a response from the Coalinga Fire Department and California Highway Patrol (CHP).

According to CHP officials, the crash happened when a semi-truck traveling in the No. 1 lane failed to slow down and collided with another big rig directly in front of it. The impact caused the first semi to veer sharply southwest, cutting across the No. 2 lane before crashing into a dirt shoulder. It ultimately struck a set of overhead power lines in the process.

The driver of the first semi was ejected from the vehicle during the collision. Emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital with major injuries.

As of this report, their condition remains unknown. The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating the sequence of events that led to this crash.

We extend our thoughts to the injured driver and hope for their swift recovery.