Man in custody after suspected DUI crash injures 10 in Fresno, police say
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- A driver who fled a traffic stop caused a 3-vehicle crash in Fresno that injured1 peopl.
- The suspect attempted to flee on foot, was stopped by an officer, and is being treated.
- Police say speed was a factor, and the suspect faces felony warrants, and nine DUI count
A driver who fled a traffic stop is now in custody after causing a suspected DUI multi-vehicle crash that left 10 people injured in Fresno.
The crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. at Olive and Maple avenues when a motor officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, Fresno Police Lt. Michael Pierce said.
The driver failed to yield and sped away, subsequently colliding with two other vehicles.
Ten people were taken to Community Regional Medical Center.
Two adults in the suspect vehicle sustained moderate injuries and are reported to be in stable condition.
In the other two vehicles, four adults and three juveniles suffered minor injuries and complaints of pain; all are also in stable condition, Pierce said.
One of the more serious injuries included a compound fracture to a passenger in the suspect vehicle.
Pierce said the motor officer lost sight of the suspect vehicle multiple times while navigating nearby streets and off-ramps.
Pierce said the officer wasn’t pursuing the driver, with lights and sirens turned off.
While attempting to relocate the vehicle, the officer spotted what he believed to be the suspect car and continued in that direction. Moments later, upon approaching an intersection, he encountered a large cloud of smoke and discovered a three-vehicle crash, Pierce said.
The suspect vehicle collided with two other cars, resulting injuries to all occupants involved.
As the officer arrived on the scene, the suspect driver attempted to flee on foot after forcing his way out of the heavily damaged vehicle. The officer stopped the individual and took him into custody.
Pierce said the suspect faces multiple charges, including felony warrants, felony evading, and nine counts of DUI.
The suspect is currently receiving medical treatment and will be booked into jail upon release.
Investigators believe speed was a major factor in the crash, although the suspect vehicle’s exact speed remains unknown.
Witnesses described the vehicle as traveling too fast to estimate, Pierce said.
The roadway is expected to remain closed for several hours as investigators document the scene and crews work to clear debris.
This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM.
