Officers say it happened on Highway 59 at Furtado Rd. just before 4:30 am.
Officers say three cars were going south on the highway when the semi-truck veered over and hit them. It is not known why the truck veered over at this time.
MERCED COUNTY: CHP investigating a crash involving three cars and a semi-truck, near Hwy. 59 & Furtado Rd.
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Slowdowns are expected in the area as crews work to clean up the scene.
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
