One person is dead and another hospitalized following solo vehicle crash near Coalinga, CHP says - ABC30 Fresno

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Coalinga, California
Interstate 5
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Coalinga California in Coalinga, California: A Mercedes veered into the center median of Interstate 5 north of State Route 145 near Coalinga, crossed into southbound lanes, struck a guardrail and went down an embankment shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Thursday. The driver was killed at the scene while a passenger suffered major injuries and was hospitalized. The crash is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

Original reporting

One person is dead and another hospitalized following solo vehicle crash near Coalinga, CHP says - ABC30 Fresno

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