ORANGE COVE, Calif. (FOX26) — A driver suffered serious injuries after losing control and crashing into a canal bridge in Fresno County.
The crash happened on Lincoln Avenue, east of Hill Avenue, in Orange Cove.
The California Highway Patrol says the driver reported making an abrupt turn to avoid a small animal that ran into the roadway.
The car hit the guardrail, which pierced through the firewall and into the driver’s compartment.
The extent of their injury is not known.
Authorities advise that when an animal or unexpected hazard appears, drivers should stay calm, slow down if possible, and maintain control of their vehicle to prevent accidents.