1 Airlifted after Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 99 [Madera County, CA]
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One Hospitalized after Multi-Car Accident near Avenue 12
MADERA COUNTY, CA (August 11, 2023) – Thursday morning, one victim was airlifted after a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 99.
The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Avenue 12.
Officers were investigating a northbound crash as southbound traffic began to slow down. Per reports, a semi-truck in the fast lane failed to brake on time and struck a trailer that was being hauled by a pickup-truck.
The initial crash caused a chain-reaction collision, pinning a box truck driver in the wreckage. Paramedics transported one driver to a local hospital via SkyLife Air Ambulance for treatment of major injuries.
In addition, Madera County police are still searching for the pickup-driver and their vehicle.
Around 10:30 a.m., a flatbed tow-truck arrived and cleared out the scene. Those with additional information regarding the multi-vehicle collision on Highway 99 are asked to contact authorities as soon as possible.
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