Semi-truck driver crashes after falling asleep on Hwy 99, CHP says

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A semi-truck was afloat crushed aft the operator momentarily fell dormant and crashed, blocking the lanes connected Highway 99 successful Fresno aboriginal Friday morning, according to CHP.

Officers accidental it happened astir 4 a.m. southbound connected Highway 99, conscionable earlier Clinton Avenue.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the operator of the semi-truck dozed off, earlier crashing into a guardrail, causing the guardrail to partially artifact lanes connected the highway.

Officials accidental miraculously the operator was capable to flight with insignificant injuries and is expected to recover.