Driver hurt after rockslide triggers crash on Hwy 168 in Fresno County, CHP says
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- Rockslide swept across multiple lanes on Hwy 168, creating an immediate hazard.
- A 4x4 hit the debris then a Honda CR-V overturned; driver sustained serious injuries.
- CHP said the rockslide occurred on a dark, curved stretch with little warning.
A driver was seriously injured following a rockslide that swept across multiple lanes of Highway 168 in Fresno County on Sunday.
The California Highway Patrol said the rockslide created a hazardous scene by blocking several lanes on the four-lane mountain highway, which officers described as “an extremely dangerous situation.”
The incident occurred on a dark, curved stretch of road, offering drivers little or no warning.
Authorities reported that a 4x4 truck traveling downhill was the first to hit the rocks, sustaining suspension damage.
Shortly afterward, a Honda CR-V also struck the debris and overturned, leaving its driver with serious injuries.
CHP said the sudden rockslide left motorists with no opportunity to avoid the fallen rocks.
This story was originally published January 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM.
