Reckless driver seriously injured in high-speed crash on Highway 99

The operator slammed into a big-rig that was breached down connected the shoulder

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A operator suffered large injuries Saturday evening aft crashing into a stopped commercialized motortruck connected the southbound enarthrosis of Highway 99 adjacent Fresno Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A large rig experiencing mechanical issues had pulled implicit to the broadside of the road erstwhile a Ford Taurus, reportedly driving recklessly connected the shoulder, slammed into the rear of the trailer astatine precocious speed.

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The Taurus sustained important damage. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to a section infirmary with large injuries.

"Our hearts spell retired to the injured driver," the CHP said successful a statement. "This incidental serves arsenic a stark reminder that excessive velocity and reckless behaviour tin person devastating consequences."

The CHP urged drivers to obey postulation laws, debar reckless driving, and ever deterioration seatbelts.