California mother who survived 17-vehicle pileup crash amid extremely dense fog thankful to be alive
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Key Points:
- A deadly multi-vehicle crash involving 17 vehicles occurred on Highway 99 in Fresno on Sunday morning, with dense fog and low visibility cited as contributing factors.
- Melissa Culver, a survivor, described the sudden thick fog and the chaotic impact that left her and her husband with bruises and whiplash, but both are safe.
- Gustavo Villanueva Vargas, 61, died at the scene after being struck outside his vehicle, while his wife remains hospitalized.
- The California Highway Patrol reported visibility was reduced to 10-15 feet, and the crash is currently under investigation.
- Survivors and witnesses, including the driver of a big rig involved, expressed shock at the rapid onset of fog, and authorities
