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Witnesses Sought in Major Injury Crash

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MODESTO – Investigators with the California Highway Patrol are asking for witnesses regarding a crash that caused major injuries Sunday afternoon.

The crash was dispatched shortly before 4:00pm on the northbound lanes of Highway 99 near the Tuolumne Boulevard exit. Several vehicles were involved in the collision, with one crashing down the embankment onto Zeff Road near the Tuolumne River Bridge.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers believed a silver Infinity sedan and a silver BMW sedan were possibly racing on the highway when the collision occurred. The multi vehicle collision caused a Chevrolet SUV to crash down onto Zeff Road. The driver of the Chevrolet suffered major injuries.

The driver of the BMW continued north on Highway 99.

Authorities seek anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Officer Rafael or Officer Norseen at (209) 545-7450.

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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Multi Vehicle Collision Reported on Highway 99

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MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a crash involving several vehicles on Highway 99 Saturday afternoon.

The crash was reported near the Tuolumne Boulevard exit at about 12:11pm and involved a motorcyclist who was reported down in the roadway.

The area where the collision occurred is very close to where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle last week by a hit and run driver.

The northbound lanes were backed up while emergency personnel tended to the injured motorists, however the extent of injuries was unknown at time of publication.

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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Near Riverbank

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RIVERBANK – A pedestrian was injured in a vehicle collision Friday evening.

The collision happened at about 6:45pm near the intersection of Claus Road and California Street. Early reports indicated the pedestrian was struck and down in the roadway.

Arriving deputies reported the pedestrian was conscious and alert on arrival. The involved motorist remained at the scene.

Claus Road was closed in both directions while emergency personnel worked the collision.

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Crash Damages Hydrant, Flooding Roadway

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MODESTO – A West Modesto roadway was flooded Friday morning after a car crashed into a hydrant.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the area of Roselawn and Rouse Avenues at about 7:16am for a report of a collision. The involved vehicle hit a hydrant and crashed through the back fence of a home on Adkinson Avenue, coming to a stop in the backyard.

Officers determined a utility pole was also struck. By 7:45am, public works crews were on the way to repair the damage.

The involved driver was not injured.

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