A truck accident involving four vehicles near Modesto left two parties injured on the morning of March 4, 2019. The incident occurred around 4:00 in the morning along the northbound lanes of Highway 99. A pickup truck hauling a trailer carrying two race cars reportedly failed to slow down in time upon approaching a construction zone. The pickup rear-ended a slowed milk truck and collided with two other vehicles. The impact of the collision caused the pickup to veer onto the right shoulder and erupt in flames. The motorist of the milk truck sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to authorities. The pickup truck driver, identified as a part-time driver for NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series, suffered a possible femur fracture and a broken arm. Officials have not yet released an update regarding the conditions of those injured.
Crash Investigation