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Fog Causes 17-Vehicle Pile-Up on Highway 99, One Dead

1/12/2026

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A 17-vehicle pile-up occurred on Highway 99 in Fresno, California, leaving one fatality and several injuries.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene at 9:15 a.m., as visibility was limited by fog.
Injured people were transported to a nearby hospital by multiple ambulances and a Fresno Fax bus.
A commercial travel trailer was among the vehicles involved.
The highway will remain closed for several hours for investigation.

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Story summary

A 17-vehicle pile-up occurred on Highway 99 in Fresno, California, leaving one fatality and several injuries.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene at 9:15 a.m., as visibility was limited by fog.
Injured people were transported to a nearby hospital by multiple ambulances and a Fresno Fax bus.
A commercial travel trailer was among the vehicles involved.
The highway will remain closed for several hours for investigation.