One Dead, Multiple Injured in 17-Vehicle Pile-Up on Highway 99

One Dead, Multiple Injured in 17-Vehicle Pile-Up on Highway 99

One person died, and several others were injured in a 17-vehicle pile-up on Highway 99 Sunday morning.

CHP officers responded to the crash just south of North Avenue around 9:15 a.m. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a commercial travel trailer.

Authorities confirmed one fatality and reported several people sustained injuries. Multiple ambulances and a Fresno Fax bus transported the injured to a nearby hospital.

CHP officials believe dense fog was the main factor in the crash.

Highway 99 is expected to remain closed for several hours as cleanup and investigation continue.

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