[04-15-2026] Kings County, CA – Honda Civic Driver Injured in Crash with Kenworth Truck Near Hanford

A man driving a Honda Civic sustained major injuries after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a Kenworth truck in Kings County on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Houston Avenue, near Hanford.

Investigators say the driver of the Civic was traveling northbound on 2nd Avenue when the Kenworth, driven eastbound on Houston Avenue, collided with the Honda after the Civic driver failed to stop for the stop sign.

The driver of the Honda was transported to a local hospital with major injuries.

The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the authorities.

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