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Fatal Collision Investigated

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MODESTO – Officers with the California Highway Patrol investigated a crash that claimed the life of one person Wednesday night.

The crash happened at about 7:40pm near the intersection of Paradise Road and Vernon Avenue. Arriving first responders located a dirt bike rider with major injuries. The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The intersection was closed while authorities investigated the crash. The dirt bike was described as a Honda 125.

During the investigation, CHP issued a “Be on the Lookout” for a dark unknown type passenger vehicle with substantial damage to the right side.

Paramedics with American Medical Response and firefighters with Burbank-Paradise Fire Protection District responded to the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol at (209) 545-7440.

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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Crash Investigated in West Modesto

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MODESTO – Police closed off a roadway in West Modesto to investigate a collision after the driver of the involved vehicle was found unresponsive.

At about 8:30pm, emergency crews were called to the intersection of Briggs Avenue and Ackerman Way for a report of a crash involving two vehicles. Arriving personnel found the driver unresponsive and began providing care. The driver was rushed to a hospital by ambulance, where their condition was unknown at time of publication.

A neighbor captured the collision on their surveillance cameras. The video showed the car traveling at a slow speed and eventually colliding into the front of a parked car.

No further details were available Monday night.

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Damaged Vehicle Found Near Hit and Run Crash Scene

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MODESTO – Authorities investigated a crash Thursday night after a vehicle was found with significant front end damage.

At about 10:00pm California Highway Patrol Officers, Woodland Avenue Firefighters and AMR medical personnel responded to the 1300 block of McWilliams Way for a report of a vehicle that had appeared to have just been involved in a crash drove up to a business.

The vehicle pulled up to the front of a tow yard, making a lot of noise in the process. The employees, believing one of their own vehicles had been struck, came outside and saw the damaged vehicle.

Witnesses in the area said the driver appeared to smell like alcohol. Moments earlier, police were dispatched to the area of Carpenter Road and Torrid Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had struck a pole. Emergency personnel were unable to find the involved vehicle there.

After examining the driver, firefighters and medical personnel left the scene. Officers remained behind to investigate the crash.

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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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