Overturned Semi-Truck Blocks Highway 198 on Monterey, Fresno County Line

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 12 minutes ago on

May 18, 2026

An overturned semi-truck blocked Highway 198 in Fresno County on Monday between the Monterey-Fresno county line and Firestone Avenue, with Caltrans estimating the closure would last about five hours. (Caltrans)

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Highway 198 was blocked Monday between the Monterey-Fresno county line and Firestone Avenue after an overturned semi-truck shut down the roadway, according to Caltrans.

Officials said the closure was expected to last about five hours.

Motorists were advised to plan accordingly.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

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.