Deadly Pileup on California Highway Leaves Trail of Destruction and Devastation
A harrowing scene unfolded on Saturday morning when a massive 59-car pileup brought chaos to Highway 99 in Central California, leaving two women injured and sparking widespread destruction. The terrifying incident was captured on video from inside one of the cars, providing a chilling glimpse into the carnage.
According to Yamel Angel, who was driving north with her mother, they suddenly found themselves trapped in the middle of the crash, which seemed to happen out of nowhere. "I had no shoes," she recalled. "I just ran out. We ran to the grass as fast as we could and just watched everything happen." The video footage shows widespread devastation, with victims standing in the center divider as they desperately tried to get to safety.
The second crash occurred on the opposite side of the highway, adding to the mayhem. Angel described the scene as "just people on both sides" with many screaming and trying to figure out what to do next. Dashcam footage reveals a semi-truck losing control and slamming into the center median, further exacerbating the situation.
Foggy conditions at the time of the incident added to the difficulties, making it harder for drivers to navigate the treacherous highway. Photos from the scene show the severity of the damage, including an image of a single tire wedged between two semis.
Crews were quickly called in to assist, with about a dozen tow companies working into the afternoon to haul damaged vehicles from the wreckage. Angel and her mother were taken to the hospital, where Angel suffered head and hip injuries, while her mother sustained a back injury.
For Angel, the experience will be etched in her memory forever. "I've never experienced anything like this in my life," she said, recalling the screams, shots of people, and blood-soaked cars that still haunt her thoughts today.
A harrowing scene unfolded on Saturday morning when a massive 59-car pileup brought chaos to Highway 99 in Central California, leaving two women injured and sparking widespread destruction. The terrifying incident was captured on video from inside one of the cars, providing a chilling glimpse into the carnage.
According to Yamel Angel, who was driving north with her mother, they suddenly found themselves trapped in the middle of the crash, which seemed to happen out of nowhere. "I had no shoes," she recalled. "I just ran out. We ran to the grass as fast as we could and just watched everything happen." The video footage shows widespread devastation, with victims standing in the center divider as they desperately tried to get to safety.
The second crash occurred on the opposite side of the highway, adding to the mayhem. Angel described the scene as "just people on both sides" with many screaming and trying to figure out what to do next. Dashcam footage reveals a semi-truck losing control and slamming into the center median, further exacerbating the situation.
Foggy conditions at the time of the incident added to the difficulties, making it harder for drivers to navigate the treacherous highway. Photos from the scene show the severity of the damage, including an image of a single tire wedged between two semis.
Crews were quickly called in to assist, with about a dozen tow companies working into the afternoon to haul damaged vehicles from the wreckage. Angel and her mother were taken to the hospital, where Angel suffered head and hip injuries, while her mother sustained a back injury.
For Angel, the experience will be etched in her memory forever. "I've never experienced anything like this in my life," she said, recalling the screams, shots of people, and blood-soaked cars that still haunt her thoughts today.
I feel for those two girls Yamel and her mom, like what's the point of even having shoes on a highway in the first place? 
just kidding sorta. seriously though, foggy conditions are no joke, it's like they say, slow down already! 
i mean angel's story is literally so heartbreaking her mom got hurt too and now she's stuck with head & hip injuries lol i don't think any of us would be able to deal with something like that it just makes u realize how fast life can change u know? and foggy conditions added to the chaos like what even is that?? 
anyway crews came in super quick and got everyone out but idk man 59 cars and 2 people hurt?? it's just too much 
and dont even get me started on the foggy conditions... were they trying to control the flow of traffic or something? 
also, why didnt anyone stop the semi-truck before it crashed into that median? was it like, a deliberate act of sabotage? 
i know its just a pileup, but my gut is telling me theres more to this story than meets the eye...
It's crazy how one minute everything is fine, and the next, you're running for your life to avoid getting caught up in the chaos. I mean, Yamel Angel was just trying to get her mom out of there as fast as possible, no shoes or anything, it's like she's in a movie 
. Two women injured is still pretty serious, though. I can only imagine how traumatic that experience must be for them and their families. The dashcam footage is wild, it's like something out of a bad dream 
. And those tow companies working all afternoon to clean up the mess? They're the real heroes here 
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. You never know what could've happened if things had unfolded differently. Anyway, I hope Yamel and her mom are on the road to recovery soon 
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Ugh that's just crazy... 59 cars crashed on one highway? It's insane. I was driving down here last month and it was foggy too, so I know how hard it is to see what's ahead of you. But this? That's just ridiculous. I feel bad for the two ladies who got hurt, they must've been so scared 
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. Praying both girls are gonna be alright 
It's not like this is a new thing happening, but every now and then you hear about another one. And the dashcam footage just shows how quickly everything can go wrong when conditions aren't right...foggy weather, speeding cars...it's all too much 
. And what's the rush, you know? 
People need to take their time and enjoy the ride 
. All I want is answers on how something like this can happen again 
. The fact that the foggy conditions made it even harder for drivers to react just adds to the tragedy. It's wild how quickly everything escalated into chaos, with people screaming and trying to escape on both sides of the highway 
. The aftermath is devastating, especially for Yamel and her mom who got injured in the accident 
... i'm just glad no one was killed in this tragedy 
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