Fresno County, CA (April 11, 2025) – A 21-year-old woman has died following a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 near Highway 33 in Fresno County early Thursday morning.
Incident Details: The crash occurred shortly after 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-5. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident began when one vehicle was struck and pushed into oncoming lanes, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving several cars. The 21-year-old woman, who was inside one of the impacted vehicles, was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries. Six other individuals were hospitalized and are currently recovering.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Authorities have not confirmed whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. CHP will be reviewing evidence to determine whether speed, reckless driving, or vehicle defects contributed to the collision. Multi-vehicle highway crashes often involve shared liability and require careful analysis of driver behavior and vehicle impact data. Depending on the outcome, the deceased victim’s family may consider pursuing a wrongful death claim or claims on behalf of injured passengers.
Source: ABC30 Fresno