Merced, CA (Sept 04, 2025) – A major injury traffic collision occurred at 6:50 AM on SR-99 South near V Street in Merced, California, leaving at least one person seriously injured.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash began when a vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a brick building. Shortly after the impact, a second vehicle caught fire, intensifying the scene and prompting a rapid emergency response.
Merced Fire crews and local police arrived quickly, extinguished the flames, and provided medical aid to the injured individual. Tow services later cleared the damaged vehicles from the roadway.
The CHP classified the crash as a major injury collision under state reporting guidelines. The cause remains under investigation, and drivers faced significant traffic delays during cleanup and emergency response efforts.
Authorities urged motorists to use caution near SR-99 South in Merced as investigation and cleanup operations continue.
