Update: Semi carrying logs overturns in Merced County. Roadway open
The California Highway Patrol was on scene of a solo crash in Merced County that had closed a roadway on Friday morning.
A semi overturned and was blocking northbound State Route 59 at Lewis Street in Snelling, according to a CHP Merced Facebook post.
According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page, the semi was carrying logs. The crash was first reported at about 10 a.m.
There were no injuries as a result of the crash, CHP Merced said in a Facebook post.
The northbound lane of Route 59 was blocked between Green Road and Lewis Road while CHP officers, fire personnel and tow crews woredk to remove the overturned trailer and clear the roadway.
The roadway was reopened at about 1:30 p.m., according to CHP.
This story was originally published July 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM.
