Gas Tanker Crashes on Highway 99 Near Road 15 [Madera County, CA]

1 Injured After Tanker Crashes in Madera County

 
MADERA COUNTY, CA (November 5, 2019)—A driver suffered minor injuries after a gas tanker crashed on Highway 99 near Road 15 Saturday morning.
 
Due to the accident, crews closed off all southbound lanes of Highway 99.
 
The incident unfolded when a gas tanker carrying more than 7,500 pounds of fuel flipped on the roadway under unknown circumstances. According to California Highway Patrol, the 35-year-old driver from Tracy veered off the shoulder before the truck overturned around 1 a.m.
 
The unidentified driver sustained minor injuries, and the accident left asphalt erosion damage on the roadway.
 
Inferring from preliminary investigations, impairment did not play a role in the accident; however, authorities are questioning the driver to determine the events that led to the crash.
 
Fatigue, speeding, distracted driving and drunk driving all play a role in car accidents. Operating a vehicle is not something to take lightly. Always pay attention to the road because an accident can happen at a second’s notice.

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