Fresno, CA – A powerful image emerged from tragedy Monday after a California Highway Patrol officer was seen carrying a young child to safety following a multi-vehicle crash along Highway 99 in Fresno County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, several vehicles were involved in the collision, which left at least a dozen people injured. Officials said proper use of seatbelts and child restraints helped prevent more severe injuries.
Emergency crews, including firefighters and paramedics, responded quickly to treat and transport the injured. Photos shared by CHP show an officer comforting a child pulled from one of the wrecked vehicles — a reminder, the agency says, of how crucial seatbelt safety is in saving lives.
“Taking a moment to buckle up can make all the difference,” CHP said, urging drivers and parents to ensure children are secured in the correct car seat or booster.
By Monday afternoon, all lanes of Highway 99 had been reopened as investigators continued to determine the cause of the crash.
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