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Update: Traffic flowing on northbound on Hwy 41 following motorcycle crash in Fresno

Screenshot of a crash on Highway 41, near the Shaw exit that has slowed traffic.
Screenshot of a crash on Highway 41, near the Shaw exit that has slowed traffic. Caltrans
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  • Northbound Highway 41 reopened at Shaw Avenue after a motorcycle crash closed lanes.
  • Crash at about 4:33 p.m. left motorcyclist with major injuries; investigators probe cause.
  • Nos. 1 and 2 lanes temporarily blocked while first responders assisted.

Traffic has reopened on northbound Highway 41 at the Shaw Avenue exit after a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon.

The crash was reported at about 4:33 p.m. when a motorcycle crashed. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and the motorcyclist suffered major injuries.

The Nos. 1 and 2 lanes were temporarily blocked while first responders assisted the injured rider and cleared the roadway, causing traffic to back up in the area.

All lanes have since reopened

This story was originally published March 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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