Clovis, CA — January 16, 2026, a teen was injured in a truck accident at about 9:30 a.m. in the 8900 block of Minnewawa Avenue.

Authorities said a semi-truck and another vehicle were involved in a crash just south of Shepherd Avenue that may have been attributable to foggy conditions.

The teen driving the other vehicle was hospitalized with unspecified injuries after the crash, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Fresno County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone hears about a crash between a semi-truck and a smaller vehicle, especially one that leaves a teenager hospitalized, the first questions that come to mind are: How did this happen? Was the truck moving or stopped? Was it even supposed to be there at that time? We don’t have many answers yet, but what we do know already raises some important concerns.

Reports mention foggy weather as a possible factor. If that's true, then the question becomes: Did the truck driver account for the reduced visibility? Commercial drivers are trained, or at least they should be, to adjust their speed and following distance when weather conditions change. That includes fog, rain or anything else that makes the road less safe.

But we’re not just talking about weather here. We’re talking about responsibility. Fog may contribute to an accident, but fog doesn’t cause crashes by itself. Human decisions do. Did the truck driver have the experience to handle foggy conditions? Was he distracted? Was he speeding or driving too fast for the conditions? These are all questions that need to be answered through a proper investigation.

To get those answers, investigators should be looking at several sources of evidence:

• The truck’s engine control module (or “black box”), which records speed, braking, and throttle use right before a crash.
• Any in-cab cameras that might show what the driver was doing in the moments before impact.
• The driver’s cell phone records to rule out distraction.
• The trucking company’s hiring and training policies, to determine whether the driver was even qualified to be behind the wheel.

Right now, there’s a teenager in the hospital and not much clarity about what led up to the crash. That’s not good enough. Whether this was a matter of driver error, company negligence or something else entirely, the only way to find out is to follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Key Takeaways:

• Weather conditions like fog may play a role in crashes, but they don’t excuse poor decision-making.
• Critical evidence such as black box data and cell phone records can clarify what really happened.
• The driver’s training and the trucking company’s safety policies may be just as important as what happened on the road.
• It’s not yet clear whether the truck was moving, stopped or turning at the time of the crash. Each scenario raises different legal questions.
• A full investigation is necessary to understand who, if anyone, failed to uphold their responsibilities.