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 Accident Injures Four Near Modesto

Accident Injures Four Near Modesto — Recently, a car accident occurred northeast of Modesto that left four parties injured. The accident happened shortly before 6:00 in the evening along Milnes Road and Albers Road. A 58-year-old Ceres woman was driving southbound along Albers Road in her 1999 Ford Expedition. She was approaching the intersection of Milnes Road when she reportedly ran a red light. Her vehicle entered the intersection and broadsided the driver’s side of a 1999 Jeep SUV driven by a 48-year-old Fontana man. Unfortunately, the impact of the collision caused the Jeep to veer out of control and overturn on its roof.

Accident Injures Elderly Woman Near Ceres

Accident Injures Elderly Woman Near Ceres — Recently, a single-vehicle crash near the Tuolumne River Bridge in Ceres caused significant injuries to a 65-year-old Modesto woman. The accident occurred at approximately 4:35 in the afternoon along Mitchell Road in the vicinity of River Road. A woman was driving her Chrysler PT Cruiser southbound along Mitchell Road when she lost control of her vehicle and traveled down an embankment. Medical responders were called to the scene to transport the woman to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries to her left arm, right leg, and head. Authorities have not yet released an update regarding her condition.

Single-Vehicle Accident Injures Driver Near Ceres

Single-Vehicle Accident Injures Driver Near Ceres — A single-vehicle accident near Ceres left a man in his 20s with major injuries on October 3, 2018. The accident occurred at approximately 3:30 in the morning along Highway 99 in the vicinity of Service Road. A motorist of a 2000 Nissan Maxima was traveling northbound along the highway when he lost control of his vehicle, veered to the right, and left the roadway. The Nissan continued until it struck a chain link fence and overturned onto El Camino Avenue. The impact of the collision reportedly caused the driver to be ejected out of the Nissan and onto the roadway. Medical personnel responding to the scene transported the driver to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. An update regarding his condition has not yet been released by officials.

Heavy Rain Driving Safety Tips

Heavy Rain Driving Safety Tips — Adverse weather conditions present unique challenges for drivers on the road. From affecting driver capabilities to vehicle maneuverability, stability, and traction, this can significantly impair the flow of traffic and increase the risk of an accident. Knowing how to adjust your driving when the weather turns south is essential for keeping yourself and your loved ones out of harm’s way.

Accident Injures Three Near Beyer Park

Accident Injures Three Near Beyer Park — A hit and run accident near Beyer Park in Modesto left three people injured on September 25, 2018. The accident occurred at approximately 7:45 in the evening along Sylvan Avenue in the vicinity of Forest Glenn Drive. Local authorities reported that two vehicles were approaching each other along Sylvan Avenue and collided when one of the cars turned left in front of the other. The impact of the collision caused one vehicle to overturn on its side while the other vehicle sustained significant front-end damage. Officials also affirmed that one of the drivers involved in the crash fled the scene on foot and has not yet been apprehended. Details on the conditions of those injured were not immediately available.

Modesto DUI Crash Seriously Injures Four — On September 18, 2018, a head-on collision occurred at approximately 4:50 a.m. in southwest Modesto. A 24-year-old Ceres woman was driving her white 1999 Saturn sedan northbound along Carpenter Road in the vicinity of Hatch Road when her vehicle veered into the oncoming traffic lane. The Saturn reportedly entered the direct path of a southbound Chevrolet Silverado, resulting in a severe head-on collision. The impact propelled the Chevrolet off the west side of the roadway while the Saturn came to a rest along Carpenter Road. Crews from the Modesto Fire Department were called to the scene to extricate the drivers of the Saturn and Chevrolet. Medical personnel transported both drivers and two passengers of the Saturn to area hospitals for treatment of serious injuries. So far, an update regarding the conditions of those injured in this crash has not yet been released by officials.

Common Causes of Head-On Collisions

Rollover Accidents Causing Ejections

Rollover Accidents Causing Ejections. Whenever someone gets into a motor vehicle, the risk of being involved in a car accident is possible. According to statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):