Fresno County Semi-Truck Crash Reduces Southbound I-5 to One Lane

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 5 months ago on

May 7, 2026

A semi-truck crash in Fresno County has reduced Interstate 5 to one lane on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Caltrans)

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Southbound Interstate 5 was reduced to one lane north of Jayne Avenue on Thursday because of a traffic collision involving a semi-truck, according to Caltrans Central Valley District 6.

Officials said all lanes were projected to reopen within five to six hours.

Motorists were advised to expect delays and plan accordingly.

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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.