[03-09-2026] Fresno County, CA – Two People Injured After Car Crashes into Apartment Building in Northwest Fresno

A car crashed into an apartment building, causing significant damage and displacing a family in northwest Fresno on Monday afternoon, March 9, 2026.

According to the Fresno Fire Department, firefighters responded to the scene just after 1:20 p.m. in the area of West Ashlan Avenue near Marks Avenue.

The person inside the apartment at the time of the crash was unharmed. Two individuals in the car sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. A dog inside the apartment was uninjured and safely reunited with its owner. 

Due to the structural damage, Fresno Fire’s Urban Search and Rescue team was called to assess the building’s stability. Crews installed shoring to stabilize the structure and prevent a collapse.

The crash also damaged gas lines, prompting authorities to shut off utilities to the affected apartment and a neighboring unit as a precaution. As a result, three residents, including two children, were displaced.

The Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy is assisting the family in securing resources following the incident. 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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