Fresno, CA (August 20, 2025) – A five-vehicle crash shut down eastbound Jensen Avenue at Golden State Boulevard on Wednesday morning, leaving multiple people injured and prompting a significant emergency response.
Accident Details: According to the Fresno Police Department, a 30-year-old woman was believed to have been driving at excessive speed and may have been under the influence at the time of the collision.
The crash involved five vehicles, and first responders dispatched multiple ambulances and fire trucks to the scene. Authorities said as many as eight people may have been injured. The injured were transported to hospitals, including the Valley Children’s Hospital and Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC).
Injuries ranged from minor to major, though none were reported to be life-threatening.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Investigators will work to determine exactly how this five-vehicle pileup unfolded. Police will need to reconstruct the order of collisions. Their focus will likely include the speed of the vehicle that was allegedly going too fast. They will also examine toxicology reports, traffic signals, and surface conditions at Jensen Avenue and Golden State Boulevard.
I extend my thoughts to all of those injured in this crash.
Source: Fox 26 News