Street View of Herndon Avenue at Van Ness Avenue in northwest Fresno. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, shortly before 10 p.m.
LOCATION
Herndon Ave at Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA
VICTIM
One driver was pinned inside his vehicle and taken to a hospital; the Fresno Bee reported two people injured
ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures were not reported in the sources reviewed
INVESTIGATION
Fresno police are investigating; the other driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI
Fresno police say a two-vehicle crash happened before 10 p.m. Wednesday at Herndon and Van Ness avenues in northwest Fresno. Police say one vehicle was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed when it rear-ended another car. The driver of the first vehicle reportedly lost consciousness and was pinned inside, and was taken to a hospital.
According to KMJ, the driver of the second vehicle, a 40-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Fresno Bee headlined its coverage as a suspected DUI crash with two people injured. Police are still investigating, and the arrest does not establish guilt. Details on the extent of injuries have not been confirmed in the reports we reviewed.
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KMJ
@KMJNOW · Oct 1, 2026
Man Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash in Northwest Fresno, Police Say
California Vehicle Code 23152 makes it unlawful to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. A driver who violates this law and causes injury to another person can face additional penalties under related provisions.
California Vehicle Code 22350, the basic speed law, says no one may drive faster than is reasonable for conditions, regardless of the posted limit. Speed that is unsafe for the circumstances can be a factor when determining fault in a collision.
This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.
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