Traffic

Motorist Involved in Fatal Crash Identified

Published

2 years ago

November 29, 2021

MERCED – Authorities have released details of a vehicle collision that claimed the life of a driver Saturday night.

Shortly before 9:30pm emergency crews responded to the 1200 block of West North Bear Creek Drive for a report of a vehicle that had crashed. Arriving personnel located a vehicle that had crashed into the creek and landed upside down partially submerged in the water.

Officers were able to make their way down into the creek and pull the occupant out of the vehicle. The driver was identified as 42-year-old Sabian Martinez. He died at the scene from his injuries.

Police closed the roadway for several hours between R Street and Creekside Drive to investigate the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Merced Traffic Officer Calcagno at (209) 388-7718 or the Tip Line at (209) 385-4725 where callers can remain anonymous.

Traffic

Fatal crash on Highway 99

Published

4 months ago

December 20, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

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.

Traffic

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.

Traffic

Pedestrian Killed in Turlock Vehicle Collision

Published

2 years ago

October 11, 2022

Carlos Rodriguez

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.