Intersection Crash in Porterville Area Leaves Minor Injuries, CHP Says

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 2 hours ago on

February 17, 2026

A truck tractor and passenger vehicle collided at a Porterville intersection Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, with those involved suffering only minor injuries, CHP said. (CHP)

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A truck tractor and a passenger vehicle were involved in an intersection crash earlier Monday, according to Porterville-area CHP.

Authorities said those involved walked away with minor injuries.

“By the look of the damage, everyone is lucky to be alive,” the agency said in a statement.

Officials urged drivers to exercise caution at intersections and obey all traffic laws.

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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.