By Crash News Writer 
Merced County, CA (August 2, 2025) – A serious pedestrian-involved collision on State Route 99 Thursday morning left one person with major injuries and disrupted northbound traffic near the Atwater-Merced Expressway offramp.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 7:43 a.m. on August 1, when a pedestrian reportedly ran across the northbound lanes of State Route 99 and was struck by a vehicle just south of the expressway. The California Highway Patrol and emergency medical crews responded quickly to the scene.
By 7:54 a.m., CHP classified the incident as a major injury crash. The injured pedestrian was transported to an area hospital for emergency treatment. Authorities have not released details about their condition or identity.
Several northbound lanes were closed for an extended period while officers conducted an investigation and cleared the roadway of debris. The reason the pedestrian was on the freeway remains under investigation.
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This report is based on initial statements and California Highway Patrol data and may be revised as more details become available.
- The name and current condition of the injured pedestrian have not been released.
- Investigators are still working to determine why the pedestrian was on the freeway and whether any violations occurred.
- Drivers in the area were advised to expect delays and monitor traffic advisories following the lane closures.
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