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Driver Critically Injured After Ninth Street Crash in Modesto

December 2, 2020 | Edward Smith

Driver in Critical Condition After Crash in Modesto

The Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD) reported that a driver was in critical condition after a crash on North Ninth Street and Coldwell Avenue on the night of Thursday, November 26, 2020. The car accident occurred when a driver of a minivan full of people made an eastbound turn onto Coldwell Avenue from the southbound lanes of Ninth Street, the Modesto PD reported. While doing so, the minivan was involved in a collision with a northbound Volkswagen Jetta. Authorities believe that one of the vehicles ran a red light. However, further investigation into the traffic collision is necessary before officials release which party was at fault.

Two Modesto Residents Killed in Fatal Crash on McHenry Avenue

November 20, 2020 | Edward Smith

Two Modesto Residents Killed in Fatal Car Accident

Two residents of Modesto were killed in a fatal car accident that involved five vehicles on Claribel Road and McHenry Avenue on the night of Tuesday, November 17, 2020. At approximately 7:00 p.m., a driver of a Nissan Altima, identified as a 27-year-old man, was headed northbound on McHenry Avenue with a passenger. The Nissan driver reportedly ran a red light at the intersection with Claribel Road. A 46-year-old Salida woman was driving a Lexus SUV westbound toward the intersection and broadsided the passenger side of the Nissan. Both drivers were hospitalized for serious injuries. Sadly, the Nissan driver succumbed to his injuries during hospitalization, and his passenger passed away at the crash scene. The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office has identified the passenger as 34-year-old Krystal Mobley of Modesto.

Modesto Man Killed in Fatal Crash on East Bay Highway in Concord

November 18, 2020 | Edward Smith

Modesto Man Killed in Fatal Car Crash on Highway 4

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a man from Modesto was killed in a fatal car crash on Highway 4 in the Concord area on the night of Saturday, November 14, 2020. The single-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 10:38 p.m. on westbound State Route 4 just past the exit for Port Chicago Highway, CHP traffic units said. A man from Modesto was driving a 2012 Nissan Altima that reportedly veered off the roadway and struck a metal guardrail. The impact of the collision left debris strewn over the traffic lanes of SR-4. Sadly, the Nissan driver suffered fatal injuries from the wreck.

Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on Salida Boulevard in Modesto

November 18, 2020 | Edward Smith

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Accident in Modesto

The Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD) reported that two parties were injured in a single-vehicle accident on the morning of Sunday, November 15, 2020. According to an incident summary by the Modesto Fire Department battalion chief, the collision occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Salida Boulevard in the vicinity of Pelandale Avenue. Modesto Fire crews arrived at the scene to locate a car that had crashed into a concrete barricade. The summary stated that two parties suffered serious injuries and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital, with fire crews rendering patient care on the route. No word yet on what may have caused the Modesto car accident, but officials said there were areas of dense fog that early morning.

Multi-Vehicle Accident on Northbound Highway 99 in Modesto

November 17, 2020 | Edward Smith

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99 Near Modesto

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that at least six vehicles on Highway 99 were involved in a multi-vehicle crash near Modesto on Monday, November 16, 2020. The multi-vehicle collision occurred on northbound Highway 99 near the Whitmore Avenue offramp in the Modesto area. The incident involved a Toyota 4Runner, utility van, SUV, Ford Fusion sedan, Chevrolet SUV, and a semi-truck. An ambulance was called to the scene of the Modesto truck accident to assist at least one party injured in the crash. Further details on the car accident, including the sequence of events leading up to the traffic collision, were not immediately available.

Four Teens Killed After Car Crash on Interstate 205 in Tracy

September 22, 2020 | Edward Smith

Four Teens Killed in Tracy Single Vehicle Accident

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene of a fatal single-vehicle accident where four teens were killed in the Tracy area on the night of Friday, September 18, 2020. The car crash occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. near the on-ramp to westbound Interstate 205, the CHP reported. A driver was entering the I-205 on-ramp when they reportedly lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree along the roadway.

12-Year-Old Girl Killed After Crash on Sisk Road in Modesto

July 22, 2020 | Edward Smith

Child Killed After Car Crash in Modesto

A child was killed after a car crash in Modesto on the evening of Sunday, July 19, 2020. The motor vehicle accident occurred around 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Plaza Parkway and Sisk Road, according to the Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD). Four family members were driving together and were turning left from westbound Plaza Pkwy to southbound Sisk Rd. While doing so, their vehicle was broadsided by another car. The family’s 12-year-old daughter was pronounced deceased at the scene by first responders. The 15-year-old son was transported via air ambulance to a hospital in the Bay Area for treatment of serious injuries. The mother is expected to survive from her injuries, and the father was taken to the hospital with major injuries. A GoFundMe page has been created on behalf of the Jasso and Gomez family to help cover their daughter’s final resting expenses and medical bills related to their accident.

Injuries Reported After Crash Involving Stop Light Pole in Modesto

June 8, 2020 | Edward Smith

Car Accident Involving Stoplight Pole in Modesto

Injuries were reported after a car accident involving a stoplight pole in Modesto, CA, on the afternoon of June 4, 2020. The car accident occurred on eastbound Keyes Road and Geer Road shortly after 12:00 p.m. A turquoise 1950’s pickup truck was reportedly involved in a traffic collision with a gray Honda Accord sedan, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). One of the vehicles was said to have collided with a stoplight pole after the initial crash, causing traffic lights in the area to stop working. A tow truck was called for the Honda, which was reported to have sustained significant front-end damage in the incident. City workers were called to the scene to fix the damaged stoplight pole. An ambulance was also requested to assist at least one party injured in the crash. Details, including what caused the accident, were not immediately available.

One Killed After Rollover Accident on Interstate 5 in Westley

June 4, 2020 | Edward Smith

Fatality Reported in Westley Rollover Accident

A fatality was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) after an SUV rollover accident on Interstate 5 near Westley, CA, on the morning of June 3, 2020. The car accident occurred on northbound I-5 near the Westley rest area shortly before 10:50 a.m. A white SUV reportedly swerved and overturned several times into the center divider, according to the CHP. An American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance and the fire department were called to the scene to assist those involved in the rollover. Sadly, at least one person was killed in the crash. Officials have withheld the identity of the decedent due to pending notification of family members.

One Hospitalized After Head-On Collision in Modesto

June 2, 2020 | Edward Smith

One Injured After Highway 132 Crash in Modesto

At least one party was injured after a crash on Highway 132 in Modesto, CA, on the afternoon of May 30, 2020. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a white Honda Accord was headed westbound on Highway 132. At the same time, a silver GMC pickup truck was traveling eastbound on State Route 132. For unknown reasons, the Honda was involved in a head-on collision with the GMC. Both the GMC and the Honda sustained severe front-end damage in the crash. One person was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries, including lacerations and a possible femur fracture. Additional information about the car accident, including the sequence of events leading up to it, was not immediately available.