MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2025) — A major-injury head-on collision early Thursday morning shut down a stretch of State Route 165 near Turner Avenue near Hilmar in Merced County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported on Dec. 4th around 5:20 a.m., when callers told dispatchers that a silver vehicle had gone off the roadway and possibly into an orchard. Moments later, additional reports identified the vehicles involved as a white Hyundai Genesis and a silver Nissan Altima that had collided head-on.
By 5:47 a.m., CHP confirmed the roadway was completely blocked, prompting fire crews from Cal Fire and Riggs Ambulance to respond. Tow trucks from multiple companies were also requested to assist with clearing the scene.
At 6:28 a.m., the incident was upgraded to a major-injury crash, indicating at least one person suffered serious injuries. Authorities said both vehicles required towing, with one transported by AG Tow in Hilmar.
By 6:43 a.m., officers reported that SR-165 had reopened to traffic.
The identities and conditions of those involved were not immediately available. CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
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Source: CHP Incident: 0029
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