TURLOCK – A motorist suffered major injuries after the car he was driving was struck by a big rig Friday evening.
The crash happened at about 7:14pm on Lander Avenue near Greenway Avenue. According to an officer from California Highway Patrol, the driver of a red sedan was traveling on Greenway Avenue at a high rate of speed, and per witnesses and surveillance video, did not stop at the stop sign at Lander.
The car crossed the path of the big rig, not giving its driver enough time to stop. The sedan was struck, and the force of the impact split the car in half. The front half came to rest near the intersection, the rear half was thrown into a nearby yard.
The driver was removed by fire personnel from the vehicle with major injuries. He was flown by helicopter to a hospital for care, and his condition and identity remains unknown.
The truck driver remained at the scene.
Elaine
September 7, 2024 at 6:06 pm
Wow so sad praying for All involved hopefully this person will be OK!
Unfortunately The Truck Driver will now have A preventable (accident)on there driving Record!