Fresno County Driver Escapes Injury After Falling Asleep, Overturning Vehicle

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 5 months ago on

December 20, 2024

A driver escaped injury after falling asleep at the wheel and overturning the driver's pickup truck, underscoring the dangers of driving fatigued. (CHP)

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A driver narrowly escaped injury this morning after falling asleep at the wheel, causing their pickup truck to overturn multiple times at the four-lane segment of Highway 168 on Friday, the California Highway Patrol. The four-lane is where Highway 168 begins its steep climb into the Sierra.

The accident occurred on a stretch of road described as clear, dry, and free of hazards. Despite these conditions, fatigue proved to be a dangerous factor, the CHP said.

A Fresno County driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a crash where the vehicle turned over multiple times, authorities said. (CHP)

Authorities report that the driver was wearing a seatbelt, which played a critical role in preventing injury.

Drivers are urged to prioritize rest and remain alert while on the road.

Safety officials emphasize the message: “Drive Safe, Drive Alert, Drive Rested. Your safety is worth the extra rest.”

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.