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Police Investigate Crash on Highway 99 and Highway 180
FRESNO, CA (May 7, 2026)— A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer suffered injuries Thursday evening after a rear-end crash on Highway 99 in Fresno.
CHP said the crash happened near the southbound Highway 99 and Highway 180 interchange.
According to investigators, the motorcycle officer was slowing down to assist a disabled vehicle on the side of the road when another vehicle approached from behind and struck him. The impact threw the officer off his motorcycle.
Emergency responders transported the officer to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver who struck the officer remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Officials have not confirmed whether DUI played a role in the crash.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the collision.
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