Traffic

Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash Closing 99

Published

4 months ago

June 2, 2021

TURLOCK – A wrong way driver caused a major crash on Highway 99 Tuesday night, closing down the southbound lanes of traffic.

The incident began at about 10:14pm after a wrong way driver was reported on Highway 99 near Fulkerth Road. Early reports indicate the vehicle, initially described as a red Ford sedan, made a u-turn on the highway and began driving in the wrong direction.

At one point the driver struck a patrol vehicle, but the officers were outside of it and not injured.

Moments later the vehicle appeared to have stopped again, but as officers approached they found the car had been involved in a crash with a pickup truck and began to catch fire. The pickup was thrown onto the median where it landed hanging halfway in the opposite lanes. It was said to have two occupants, at least one of which suffered major injuries. They were taken by ambulance to hospitals.

Early indications suggest the driver of the vehicle traveling the wrong way died at the scene.

The highway was closed while investigators took measurements and examined the scene. Traffic was diverted off Fulkerth Road and back on at West Main Street. By midnight, lanes began to open to southbound traffic again.

Traffic

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Investigated Near Oakdale

Published

1 month ago

August 11, 2021

Carlos Rodriguez

OAKDALE – A crash on Highway 120 closed the roadway and claimed the life of a motorcyclist Wednesday night.

The crash was reported on Highway 120 just north of Valley Home Road at about 9:52pm. Early reports indicate a motorcycle, Toyota Prius and a big rig were all involved in the crash. The Prius appeared overturned next to the motorcycle. The rider was ejected from the bike.

The roadway was completely closed to traffic while officers with California Highway Patrol investigated and took measurements. The circumstances surrounding the crash were not available at time of publication.

Traffic

Police Seek Driver in Crash Involving Pedestrian

Published

2 months ago

August 9, 2021

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Traffic investigators with the Modesto Police Department responded to a collision involving a pedestrian Sunday night.

The crash happened shortly after 9:00pm on McHenry Avenue between Robin Hood Drive and Sylvan Avenue. Officials at the scene said a pedestrian with a bicycle was struck on McHenry Avenue. The involved vehicle left before officers arrived.

The pedestrian was rushed by ambulance to a hospital with serious injuries. Traffic officers responded to take over the investigation. Officers had not established Sunday night if the pedestrian was walking the bicycle or riding it.

Early reports indicated a possible involved vehicle may have been a white Chevy pickup truck that was last seen traveling south on McHenry Avenue. Authorities are asking for the driver to come forward.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Modesto Police Department at (209) 527-9500 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

Traffic

Train Collides with Trailer Near Turlock

Published

2 months ago

August 4, 2021

Carlos Rodriguez

TURLOCK – A collision involving a freight train and a truck trailer closed down a busy roadway Wednesday afternoon.

The crash was dispatched at about 3:40pm at the intersection of South Golden State Boulevard near Daubenberger Road. The trailer involved in the crash was destroyed, spilling contents onto the roadway.

Railroad traffic was stopped while emergency crews worked at the scene. The truck appeared to be carrying food product or fruit juice.

The circumstances regarding the crash were still under investigation however no injuries were reported.