[02-04-2026] Merced County, CA – Collision Between Two Commercial Vehicles in Dense Fog

California Highway Patrol officers responded to a collision between two commercial vehicles in the Merced area on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026. 

The crash occurred in dense fog that reduced visibility to less than 200 feet.

The CHP issued a warning about the dangers of fog, which can drastically limit reaction time, flatten depth perception, and obscure stopped traffic until it’s too late to avoid a crash. 

The CHP emphasized that drivers who fail to adjust their speed or following distance are operating beyond safe conditions. High beams can worsen visibility, while low beams and slower speeds help maintain a safe stopping distance.

“Fog is not an inconvenience. It is a warning,” the CHP said. “When visibility drops, the only safe response is to change how you drive.” 

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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