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Three Killed in Fiery Crash With CHP Vehicle

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WALNUT GROVE – Three people were killed in a fiery crash when their SUV collided with a CHP patrol vehicle Tuesday morning.

The crash happened at about 2:30am on Interstate 5 near Walnut Grove. A CHP patrol vehicle occupied by two officers was providing assistance to a disabled tractor trailer on the southbound shoulder. Authorities said for unknown reasons, a 2021 Subaru SUV left the roadway and struck the patrol car, sending it down into the dirt. The Subaru then crashed into a tree where it caught fire.

The three occupants of the Subaru were killed in the crash. The two CHP officers were taken to a hospital with major injuries.

A CHP team responded to investigate the crash. Late Tuesday morning one lane was still closed for investigation. It was unknown if alcohol or drug impairment played a role in the collision.

Authorities would like to remind motorists to safely make a lane change for stopped emergency vehicles.

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Fatal crash on Highway 99

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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

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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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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.

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