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Major Injury Crash Reported, Utility Poles Damaged

Published

4 years ago

August 23, 2020

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – A crash Sunday morning sent one person to the hospital with major injuries and caused damage to several utility poles.

The collision was reported shortly before 8:00am near the intersection of Highway 26 near Baldwin Lane east of Stockton. According to the California Highway Patrol, two vehicles described as a gray Toyota Sedan and a dark Chevy pickup truck were involved in the crash, as well as several utility poles.

Reports indicate the pickup truck caught fire, but the passengers were able to exit safely. The occupant of the sedan was reportedly ejected. The damaged poles and collapsed power lines presented a challenge to rescue personnel to reach the injured motorists.

At least one person was transported to a hospital with major injuries. Authorities expected the roadway to be closed for at least eight hours while crews repaired the damaged poles and collapsed power lines.

Closures on Highway 26 were expected to be placed at Beyer and Alpine.

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Fatal crash on Highway 99

Published

4 months ago

December 20, 2023

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The crash happened just south of Arch Road shortly before 6am

STOCKTON – A crash involving at least three vehicles claimed the life of a motorist Wednesday morning.

The crash was reported at about 5:57am on the northbound lanes of Highway 99 just south of the Arch Road exit. At least two lanes were blocked, and it was reported that one person was trapped in a vehicle.

Early reports indicate the involved vehicles were reported as a Chevy Malibu, a Ford Focus, and a medium duty truck.

The crash was cleared and traffic was reopened by 9:00am.

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Motorcycle Crash Closes Crows Landing Road

Published

11 months ago

June 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

A CHP Officer takes measurements at a crash involving a motorcycle on Crows Landing Road Friday morning.

MODESTO – A crash involving a motorcyclist closed down Crows Landing Road Friday morning.

The crash happened shortly before 9:30am in between Service and Grayson Roads near a canal. Emergency crews responded for a report of a collision involving a street bike and at least one other vehicle towing a utility trailer.

The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital by ambulance, condition unknown. The roadway was closed down for over an hour as CHP Officers investigated and took measurements at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol.

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Pedestrian Killed in Turlock Vehicle Collision

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2 years ago

October 11, 2022

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Investigators use an imaging device to document Tuesday’s collision scene on Fulkerth Road in Turlock.

TURLOCK – A pedestrian was killed during a collision involving a motor vehicle Tuesday afternoon, closing down a busy roadway.

The collision happened at about 3:45pm on Fulkerth Road west of North Tully Road. Traffic was impacted while officers investigated the collision. Westbound Fulkerth Road between Tully Road and Countryside Drive.

On a social media post, the department asked motorists to avoid the area until further notice. Vehicles used a nearby shopping center to navigate around the scene. Eastbound traffic was not affected.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Turlock Police.