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Motorist Killed in Crash, Several Others Injured

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5 months ago

November 25, 2024

MODESTO – A crash involving a driver on the run from authorities resulted in their death, and sent the occupants of an uninvolved vehicle to the hospital following a crash on Crows Landing Road.

The crash happened at about 3:35pm near the “S” curve where Crows Landing Road becomes South Seventh Street near the Tuolumne River. Moments before, the vehicle responsible for the collision was on the run near the area of Shackleford Elementary School in South Modesto. The circumstances for why they fled are not known at the moment.

Deputies pursuing the vehicle arrived to find the crash scene. They began providing aid to the injured and called for firefighters and ambulances. Officers with the Modesto Police Department and California Highway Patrol responded to assist.

Several ambulances and fire personnel responded to the scene. Firefighters had to use rescue tools to remove the driver of a blue Ford. The two occupants sitting in the front of that vehicle were rushed away quickly by ambulance. A paramedic carefully placed a child on the gurney of another ambulance.

The area was closed off for investigation at time of publication. Motorists trying to navigate around the area should seek alternate routes like South 9th Street or Highway 99.

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Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their loved ones to let them know they were ok. Carlos is a veteran of Univision, FOX, and Telemundo TV stations and a native of Modesto, California.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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4 weeks ago

April 2, 2025

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Photo: Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – A Turlock Police Officer was injured when he was involved in a crash while trying to stop a speeding vehicle Tuesday.

The crash happened in the area of Palm Street and Hawkeye Avenue. The officer, whom authorities identified as Gavin Allison, had his lights and sirens on as he was trying to catch up to a speeding driver when he was involved in a collision with another motorist.

Officer Allison suffered moderate injuries that required stitches to his arm and leg, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other motorist involved in the crash was not injured. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Rocha at (209) 668-5550 extension 6130.

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Traffic Collision Reported on Claus Road

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1 month ago

March 24, 2025

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MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Claus Road Monday morning.

The crash was reported near the area of Claus Road and Cedar Creek Drive at about 8:00am. Early reports indicate a pickup truck and another vehicle collided before the pickup hit a tree.

Arriving personnel reported one motorist appeared to have a broken leg.

Expect momentary traffic delays in the area.

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Merced County Crash Claims Lives of Ceres Man, Child

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1 month ago

March 23, 2025

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MERCED COUNTY – A 20 year old woman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash claimed the lives of two people.

The crash was reported at about 12:19am on Highway 165 near Turner Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol, 20 year old Melissa Rosales of Los Banos was driving a BMW SUV at high speeds south on Highway 165 when she crossed lanes at a curve. Her vehicle crashed into an oncoming Honda Accord driven by a 41 year old man from Ceres with a juvenile passenger. Both occupants of the Honda were killed in the crash.

Rosales suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Officials say she was under the influence at the time of the crash and faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

All involved persons were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.