August 7, 2026, Visalia, CA: A four-vehicle collision on a Visalia highway involving a Department of Corrections van occurred last Friday.
According to Visalia Stringer, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of CA-198 around the area of Shirk. Police confirmed that four vehicles, including a Department of Corrections van, were involved in the accident. Photos taken from the scene showed extensive front-end damage to several vehicles.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were called to the scene. Several people were loaded into ambulances to be taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. However, the injuries were not thought to be serious in nature.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues at this time.
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Nobody is ever prepared for what happens after you’re involved in a car accident. Many people don’t realize that the injuries that stem from these accidents can be long-lasting. That your recovery could take weeks, months, or even years. This means you could be out of work for some time, making it difficult to bring in income to pay the bills. Our attorneys can help you move forward with a personal injury claim, which means you may be eligible for some of the following aspects:
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