Fatal crash on Highway 99 in Madera

CHP says it appears a big rig traveling northbound on Highway 99 between Ave 9 and Ave 12 in Madera hit a pedestrian who may have been outside of another big rig stopped on the side of the highway.
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[@IMChrysalis]

The sad consequence of impatience and poor judgement... People thinking a semi-truck can brake in a hurry. Praying for all involved...

[@buyystocks]

to much weight and it just pushed to into a jackknife.

[@HozerO75]

Far from what actually happened Truck carrying fruit sideswiped the car hauler which was off to the shoulder as the driver was working under his rig. The car hauler driver was killed. The semi following behind the fruit truck was also involved as you said they don't stop on a dime, no other cars involved

[@jschackmann2]

Bet he won't do that again

[@lonestar5233]

For more information This happed at 12:15pm yesterday on 99N the golden western star truck was parked on the side of the hwy, have mechanic issues, the red freightliner was in heavy traffic. As the traffic picked back up the freightliner was cut off and braked checked causing him to pull to the right striking the western star truck. The western star driver was under the trailer when he was hit and was killed in the process. The investigation is still ongoing not all is clear just general statements.

[@Bigbodybri]

Ugghhhh poor guy 😢

[@albertmendoza1291]

That is so sad. God bless his soul and his family 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-qk7ez5cq5o]

Hope they got the brake checkers tag number

[@andresandrew1111]

That’s not true, I was next to the red truck he was swerving the whole time and believe or not he ran me off the road and no less then a minute later I was watching him through my mirrors he was swerving even more and ended up hitting the truck. My guess was drunk or sleep deprived

[@debbiemichaels4632]

God rest his soul

[@j.t.5826]

When I was taught driving a 50 passenger bus, if someone cut u off or brake checked you, it was a lot safer to hit the car in front of you rather than swerve because of the huge amount of momentum and weight. I am surprised Truck drivers dont know that. A video camera is always your best witness.

[@doriwilson6991]

When I was training to drive bus we were told to try and maintain a 6 car length space on the freeway to give yourself plenty of time and room. That it's better to slow down and let others pass to maintain the safe space.

[@timothykalio157]

@@doriwilson6991the thing is, cars will see that 6 car length space and think it’s free space for them to swerve in

[@doriwilson6991]

@timothykalio157 true but then you let up on the gas and make room. It's a safety measure. Our cameras on the buses let management know if we were following safety protocols to keep our buses and passengers from harm.

[@jjseibert]

Depends on the company if he hit the car he could be fired

[@juliogonzo2718]

​@jjseibert well now they are in a fatal and their life will be shit for a few years with possibility of charges and lawsuits

[@rickb925]

I cleaned up way to many of those accidents it's a shame. People need to slow down pay attention and stay off their electronic devices

[@dave3660]

And maybe read and speak English would help. Governments fault

[@NinjaNerosis]

But then how would you have had a job? Make it make sense lol...

[@rickb925]

@@NinjaNerosis cleaning up fatalities is a towing contract not a primary source of income

[@ponyboyack00]

I hate to see stuff like this. Drive safe as you know, and always see those out there who aren't. Give trucks the room they need, especially to stop.

[@michaelmann5926]

So horrible. I know that people lost their lives in this crash. Praying for the Families who lost a loved one 😢😢🎉❤❤

[@memerichardson104]

Absolutely! Omg someone is going to get the worst knock on the door ever. I got that knock twice, and it's something that you wouldn't wish on anyone else.

[@JetSkiSuper7]

It’s unfortunate that your FCKN POS god did NOTHING to prevent the accident. I read it in an old book that your god and Satan suck each other off all day long so it must be true.

[@christinarobleto1786]

Too many people in a hurry to be an a**hole & someone ends up losing their life for it. Whoever brake checked the redliner should be held accountable.

[@bebacaribena]

The most respected public servants always come to help: firefighters and police, we should honor and be grateful for their dedication. Respect!

[@Heather.369]

Amen to that!

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

My Gramps had an accident in this same area. He ran out of gas and pulled over, but that depression kept his car on the narrow shoulder. He got smacked but was cited because his rear left corner had been in traffic lane. Late '50s.

[@ediecarter1518]

I hope he was alright, but I am sorry for the accident.

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

​@ediecarter1518 Yep, Gramps was a survivor! Thanks for the good thoughts. If you travel California’s Hwy 99, just south of the City of Madera, in the highway 99 center, to mark the point halfway between Mexico and Oregon, are a Palm and a Pine. That's where Granps was attempting to add enough gas to get home, when the guy came out of the fog and smacked his 1963 Comet, knocking it into the ditch, and veered away, leaving him safe as his car went right and the perp went left, leaving him standing in the fog, after midnight, with a gas can and thinking, "where'd my car go?"

[@Chvylvr73]

Oh no 😢😢😢 Prayers for the truck drivers family and friends

[@cliffnelson1174]

I have been yanking tanks for 25 years, and no matter what happened or who was at fault, when people get killed out here, it is just a terrible thing to see... May the victims rest in peace.

[@lorrainedubzak6654]

When you see something like this. All you can do is pray.😢🙏

[@JetSkiSuper7]

YourCockLover god will no NOTHING and your weak mind is pathetic.

[@ts3438]

Or pull out your camera and start videoing to post later on KZbin. Maybe this person was able to multitask and did both. Seems a bit dangerous to video while driving past a fatal crash with this much debris on the road.

[@ryand4168]

Wow this really is a must see clip. Keep up the hard work. I know when I’m not in traffic I want to watch videos showing traffic.

[@teresaboyd9746]

OH MY GOSH!!!😣 I can see why it's fatal!!! How awful!!!😢💔😔 Prayers for all involved.🙏💔😢🕇

[@loren86zo]

This breaks my heart

[@stevenphipps7207]

Probably the worst highway in California. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Thelittledroog]

AGREED!! I avoid 99 at all costs

[@davestewart2067]

Should have been upgraded to Interstate quality decades ago. The fruitcakes that run the state decided a “train to nowhere” that zig zags all over the Central Valley was a better use of public funds. Nuts.

[@Mo0shii]

Thx for your respect

[@raymnda7288]

People drive like absolute idiots on 99, doing all kinds of crazy maneuvers just to save a minute on their drive.

[@user-wc4od9yc2n]

Gobsmacked that you're actually video taping this.

[@mckinleylouis7691]

I will NEVER understand people recording something tragic as if it's okay. ESPECIALLY WHEN MOST TIMES THE FAMILY HASN'T BEEN NOTIFIED YET!!! NOW they have made this ALREADY TRAGIC EVENT AN EVENT THEY CAN NEVER UNSEE!!! Just an ABSOLUTE IDIOT WITH NO CONCERN FOR THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE TO ENDURE THIS 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

Looks like a big mess to clean up. Im thankful for people like this knowing traffic is behind them continues to record a video. So helpful that is.

[@nancyschrey5680]

May God comfort the family.

[@danb2122]

I hate that 99 with a passion. Been driving trucks in Cali for 24 years. I can’t tell you how many accidents and deaths I’ve seen on that highway.

[@francesmendenhall189]

I was on a bus when a pickup swerved in front of us. Could have been bad but the driver did a hard stop and kept it straight. We all cheered for her when it was over.

[@Matthew-oy2uj]

That is why following distance is so important. You people hang off someone's bumper at 75mph and think you are a good driver. Even if you are( you are not) you are trusting the guy in front of you to make good decisions.

[@jeffbizzle7180]

Prayers for the family. This is one of the reasons i try to avoid the highway now. Too many impatient people in a hurry to get nowhere, too busy with their phones and anything else for that matter. Rest in peace.

[@Sm-vd6jz]

It's true everyone on this Earth.Is in a hurry.Hurry hurry, hurry hurry for companies that don't give a s*** that you get to work on time and for families.Once you get home, don't give a s*** that you worked all day.Didn't empty the trash?Don't even start cooking before you get there.But yet you were in a hurry and you took someone's life.Shame shame

[@briang817]

You Babble and spew out word puke like Kamala Harris

[@gloriaamaya7192]

So true!

[@user-qh9de1od7t]

Rip condolences 💐

[@drcbeartooths]

heartfelt care to the family, those involved, and first responders.

[@jaycollector6555]

I got stuck in this mess...RIP to the victim

[@johnchambers1380]

Where? I 99?

[@missingremote4388]

I assumed

[@ellenhoover8344]

Please start with Rest In Peace, not that you were inconvenienced.

[@LiftedMaster302]

Prayers for them and their families 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@limapodima7534]

Sad about the loss, everyone suffering 💔. When it's your time, It's your time.

[@gailherring6569]

Prayers for strength and comfort and healing

[@markdinkel-uh2je]

Thanks for posting pleasantness right when I rise in the morning

[@nancyvasquez5930]

😮 that accident looks terrible 🥵🌡️

[@deborahcollopy5190]

Truly just awful.condolences to the family.

[@LUCYVasquez-k8c]

QUE DIOS TE TENGA EN SU SANTA GLORIA AMIGO 💔

[@LuciusLady-to8zo]

Another important lesson for drivers, always stay in a state of anticipation for unexpected moves from other drivers. Being safe is better than being sorry. Safe traveling

[@jalonishag232]

These lane jumpers have got to stop 😮

[@duecevonclutch6699]

Some folks never learn until it's too late 😭

[@user-wo4ji6lu9d]

My husband use to be an over the road truck driver n I all the repect in the world for truck driver's.U would not believe the crazy stuff that they see on a daily basis.It's crazy.

[@andrereynolds2025]

It's easier said than done but please stay safe out there

[@AbdulKhan-di4ei]

This is why you need your attention to driving when doing so

[@BCAmtrak1]

Condolences to the family is all I can say of the person who lost their life with the trailer. It’s just disgraceful how many people drive erratically on our highways and don’t even think about the consequences that could be our family that was hit that could be another person’s family who knows it’s just sad all the way around that western star truck driver rest in peace and his family have some closure soon once they have all the information

[@unknwn.homie_888]

Dats horrible man rest in peace

[@JohnnyJackson-xu4vr]

So very very sad. I'm a big truck driver and I am always aware and I stay off that phone because I don't want to kill myself and hurt anyone else. I couldn't live with myself if I hurt someone while being distracted.

[@kathymiller2354]

Omgoodness praying for all involved

[@elacheele7505]

Unfortunately May God help your family thru this&that your soul makes it to heaven. Too many times I semi truck driving in the fast lane way too long🤬& slow drivers half a sleep under the speed limit causing traffic. If everybody would go with the flow of traffic this would happen less....

[@ellenhoover8344]

Yes may the soul rest in peace in Heaven.

[@joyrarefilly5354]

So sick and tired of these drivers in such a hurry that they could careless what their reckless actions will cause!

[@user-mn3ix9eo8t]

Jesus mary and joseph almighty thats horrific. Poor souls.

[@clarkkent3730]

The ultimate statistic is that 10 out of every 10 people will die: every one of us have an appointment to keep with death that we cannot cancel: where will you go after death; heaven or hell?

[@user-qe3bg4lm6s]

Rip😢😢😢

[@timmydog3049]

OMG!!! the devastation goes on and on...

[@Jeshurun.k]

Wow, that was so chaotic n calm at the same time

[@Mattygoupil-i2t]

Looks like i wont be getting oranges again this weak

[@missingremote4388]

Keep it double nickel California

[@denisemarie3734]

You’re such a great person to film this….

[@STEELERS.626]

Don’t play with semis. They always win

From the looks of those rags it was the plip flop militia

[@PaulaRobinson-ei6eo]

I remember a fatality accident, like it was yesterday. It still hurts my heart. I couldn't see anything gruesome but what i did see was hard because a life was gone. I was riding with a coworker and I told him that I loved him. Just the thought of not being able to ever again tell your husband/wife/child or friend that you loved them. When I got home I held my family. Sudden deaths, you never get to say goodbye. Very sobering. So sad for the 18 yr olds family. Yes, that whimper says it all.😢

[@kristinapaden1509]

Lord, put your hands on everyone involved with this accident. 🙏

[@sergioduran9805]

5 north in Castaic all the way to the grapevine is so dangerous, you can't blame just car drivers some truckers will push you,and I've seen them on the fast lane

[@melissaajungmj]

Yes that is true I hate when we take the grapevine out of Bakersfield to LA..

[@Thelittledroog]

Oh man when I lived in SD and would drive back to SAC for the holidays on the 5 so many idiots driving on the 5 and 99

[@TimU2Cool]

I hate rubbernecking

[@davidholden4543]

That white railroad car with the orange strip is carrying Hydrogen Floudide. If the truck crashed into that you'll have a mini Bhopal India incident.

[@LC-mz7ev]

You are quite knowledgable in the field of freight trains. I aspire to be like you in the future.

[@realf1rme]

​@@LC-mz7evyou want to drive a choo choo ?

[@highteckredneck1980]

No that car doesn’t contain hydrogen fluoride, there aren’t any placards on the car. Just cause it candy strip doesn’t mean it contain poison liquid.

[@BlueFlareonZ]

It's horrible to see the word "Fatal" in the news.. stuff like this could be avoided if the driver behind the wheel actually had a brain... people who breakcheck other cars should NEVER own or use a car.. they are the reason people lose loved ones in roads...

[@chiccenhawkc]

That 99 highway have took in many lives rip

[@davidJrBoyd]

Sorry for the loss

[@inlonging]

It involves trucks but I’m convinced was caused by the smaller vehicles mistreating the trucks. Everyone wants to get a few spots ahead. I hate driving on 99.

[@thomaspenny4183]

Looks like somebody was going too fast !

[@VertisnWisemanJr]

😢😢 prayers 🙏🙌 are lifted up ❤

[@user-jk4pi9xp7s]

Why cant people share the road it belongs to all of us

[@TRUMP-ki9vn]

As an OTR truck driver I see exactly what happened. Please be patient with each other. We all deserve to get where we are going safe and alive. So sorry for the families loss. May God be with them. I realize the current administration seeks to divide us. Please do not let that happen. My husband and I see far too many of these accidents that can be prevented. We are stronger together but we need to all be alive to get our country back. It is rough out there. I get it. Be aware. Stay patient. Good judgement will keep you safe. Be well fellow patriots. ❤️🤍💙

[@kathyjonelsonbrown6582]

Hwy99 is the deadliest hwy in USA

[@stubaker1737]

Make sure you tailgate and zigzag across every lane,. And go really fast too..

[@ronaldhoneycutt4880]

Time for the cops to get their broom’s out of the trunk,get busy B’es(the masters of sweep)

[@mamanettycurry835]

Have Mercy! Bless.

[@bryanc8176]

Damn, that’s some carnage.

[@jimratliff2753]

I was there. It was a mess. Train traffic even stopped.

[@brandykekic1513]

PREVENTABLE, PEOPLE STILL DON'T LEARN FROM TRAGEDY

[@mbcrandell7766]

We were always taught to respect our truck drivers…no cutting them off or crowding them. Follow via the legal distance instead of riding their back end m. So many changes since those days no, they aren’t good ones😢

[@Lish-jh1bt]

R.i.p, so sad

[@billybuchanan385]

Stop rubber necking jesus. Go slow for the incident but God damn someone is gonna cause another accident if they arnt careful

[@LinMarshall-wq1qs]

I hope everyone is okay 😮

[@user-dk1pn8mv3j]

Bummer, 🙏🙏🙏 to the victim. FD has some nice rigs.

[@bluebulls6354]

You never know folks. Today may be our last…it was for this fellow. Make right with GOD before your day comes.

[@Foofrarf23]

Damn the sheriff has a badass truck. Thats the last vehicle you'd find around here they don't have any new Silverado LTZs.

[@not2late2game53]

I've never seen a tractor/5th wheel break away from a trailer.

[@AzCasting30]

my dad was driving that truck 😭

[@kelvincarney836]

Hope all ok

[@mauiwowe93]

What no one knows how to drive now days..

[@lavonnetollison724]

Sadly, so unfortunate and unnecessary! 😳🙄😥🙏🏼

[@bironcaldwell3923]

Is the train moving?

[@claudiadavis-willuams7583]

Is rhis 99N California??

[@buyerbitcoin258]

The CHP yellow tarp of tragedy… never a good thing to see.

[@deucebarkley5612]

Slow the HELL DOWN and MOVE OVER !!!!

[@ThePappas33]

Rest In Peace ....

[@Djkandycane]

Condolences out to the family's who lost a loved one And on a side note now I know why I never received my TEMU package 😢😮

[@Rebecca-h8m]

May God pray over everyone who was involved 😇🙏

[@juliezarco2392]

Prayers to everyone to sade lord be all them all our truck driver 🙏🙏🙏😢💔

[@marcenalamb7294]

Thought it was a train accident at first. RIP.

[@mattw8809]

Always pull WAY OFF THE ROAD, like 3x further than you think ! Tractor trailers... I just give them the road, better to have them WAY in front of me !