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Ceres Man, Baby, Killed in Weekend Crash on Highway 132

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7 months ago

September 25, 2024

VERNALIS – A 26 year old Ceres man and a baby just shy of a year old both lost their lives in a collision on Highway 132 Saturday afternoon.

The crash happened a few minutes before 1:00pm on Highway 132 east of River Road. CHP officers, firefighters, and medical personnel responded to the crash.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the Ceres man was driving eastbound in a Honda sedan when for unknown reasons he turned to the left, crossing over double yellow lines and sideswiping a Honda CRV. The sedan continued eastbound in the opposite lane where it struck a Toyota sedan head on. Officials at the scene noted gouge marks in the road, indicating the collision had occurred in the opposite lane.

The impact killed the driver of the Toyota at the scene. Two adults in the Toyota suffered injuries and were taken to memorial medical center by ambulance. The baby girl was airlifted from nearby Fisherman’s Club by helicopter to UC Davis Medical Center with major injuries, but unfortunately died Monday.

The child was in a safety seat, but not a rear facing one.

A second collision involving two other vehicles quickly occurred when a van had to quickly apply brakes to avoid the first collision. A Honda close behind rear-ended the van. Everyone in those vehicles were uninjured.

Highway 132 remained closed in both directions for a little more than two hours while officials investigated and cleared the road.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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3 weeks ago

April 2, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

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

Carlos Rodriguez

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

Carlos Rodriguez

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.