[09-03-2026] San Joaquin County, CA – Diesel Spill Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-5

A diesel spill from a big rig caused three vehicles to spin out on Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, the incident occurred on the southbound I-5 near Matthews Road.

CHP said the big rig ran over debris in the roadway, puncturing its fuel tank and causing diesel to spill onto the freeway.

Three vehicles subsequently spun out. Two of the vehicles went down an embankment, though CHP reported that only one sustained damage.

No injuries were reported in the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

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