Two drivers were killed following a head-on collision west of Modesto early Thursday morning
According to the California Highway Patrol
Officers arriving at the scene found a white sedan on the north shoulder and a black sedan on the south shoulder
Authorities said the white sedan was traveling westbound on Highway 132 when
it crossed into the eastbound lanes and collided head-on with the black sedan traveling eastbound
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene
Their identities have not yet been released
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According to the National Safety Council (NSC)
motor-vehicle deaths dropped by 3 percent in 2023
This is a positive shift after a 20 percent increase in fatalities from 2019 to 2021
an estimated 44,762 people lost their lives in car crashes
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millions of people continue to suffer injuries in car accidents
approximately 5.1 million people required medical attention due to crash-related injuries
The financial impact of these incidents was significant
with total motor-vehicle injury costs estimated at $513.8 billion
Six people were injured following a five-vehicle crash on the northbound 15 Freeway near Highway 138 in the Cajon Pass
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Sacramento on Saturday evening
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and another woman and two children sustained injuries following a two-vehicle head-on crash in El Dorado Hills
A motorcyclist was killed following a suspected DUI crash in Merced on Saturday afternoon
Two young men were killed following a suspected DUI crash in Fresno on Friday night
and two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle collision in the Westlake community of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon
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A pedestrian suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle in West Modesto early Thursday morning
officers were dispatched to the scene at South Carpenter and Robertson Roads at approximately 3:24 a.m
The exact circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear
Authorities are investigating the incident
No further details are available at this time
Pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, and passengers are all guaranteed equal rights under California law. In case of an accident, our Modesto injury law firm can help injured victims or their families obtain maximum compensation
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Our California pedestrian accident attorneys will help you get in touch with the authorities if you’re having trouble getting the accident report from them or if an insurance company keeps calling you about the collision
Regardless of whether you drive, everyone is a pedestrian at some point. Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain alarmingly high, particularly in California. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), pedestrian deaths in the state increased by 9.4% in just one year, rising from 1,013 fatalities in 2020 to 1,108 in 2021
California is also home to some of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians. A Smart Growth America report identified five California metropolitan areas among the 20 deadliest cities for pedestrians in the U.S. Between 2018 and 2022, these regions recorded three to four pedestrian deaths per 1,000 residents
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with over 67,000 injuries reported across the country
Fatal Traffic Collision on West Orangeburg Avenue
2025 – Modesto Police Department officials report that shortly after 10:00 A.M
MPD officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on West Orangeburg Avenue near Evergreen Drive involving a Ford Mustang and a Dodge Ram truck
officers found the Mustang’s driver suffering from major injuries
where he tragically succumbed to his injuries
Preliminary investigation indicates that a black Ford Mustang traveling eastbound on West Orangeburg collided with a Dodge Ram near the Evergreen Drive intersection
The cause of the crash remains under investigation
The Dodge Ram’s driver and passenger were uninjured
All individuals involved are Modesto residents
Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Safety Officer Troy Cross at Crosst@modestopd.com
Two people reportedly sustained minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash in West Modesto, Stanislaus County
According to emergency dispatch communications
the incident occurred at approximately 5:38 a.m
at the intersection of South Carpenter Road and Beverly Drive
but the circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance to those involved
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash
Additional details about the incident have not been released at this time
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Experiencing a car accident can be overwhelming, but taking the right steps immediately afterward can help protect your rights and ensure your safety. Here’s a guide to follow if you find yourself in a car accident:
There are plenty of accidents on the roads, but collisions involving vehicles are among the most common. These crashes accounted for 43% of all motor vehicle-related deaths in 2022, according to the National Safety Council
The second most common cause of fatalities was crashes involving fixed objects
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has been sentenced to serve 153 years to life in state prison after previously being convicted at jury trial last March 28
2019 of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder with firearm and gang enhancements
Rodriguez and fellow Norteno gang members shot up a rival Sureno gang’s house
He drove his friends to a home in west Modesto where an innocent family was having an Independence Day barbeque in the front yard
Rodriguez stopped in the street in front of the house
turned off the headlights and fired his gun into the crowd
was shot three times in the back and killed
The gun used by Rodriguez was a Glock handgun illegally modified to fire fully automatic
When Sheriff’s deputies spotted Rodriguez’s car and attempted to stop him
the Ceres man led them on a high-speed pursuit southbound on Highway 99 until he lost control and crashed at the West Main Street exit in Turlock and was captured
the driver handed the machine gun to Alvarez
It was later recovered and determined to be the firearm used in the shooting
A shell casing found on the floorboard of the car matched 12 other shell casings at the scene of the shooting
The trial was delayed by the death of a defense attorney and the retirement of another
A Stanislaus County jury finally convicted Rodriguez in March 2019 on all counts
Rodriguez has delayed sentencing by filing various motions to overturn his conviction
Judge Nancy Leo followed Chief Deputy District Attorney Jeff Mangar’s request and sentenced Rodriguez to serve 75 years to life in state prison for killing the one victim and 39 years to life for each of the other two victims who were seriously injured for a total prison term of 153 years to life
The sentence was increased due to a prior strike conviction in 2009 for assault with a firearm
was convicted of aiding and abetting a 2009 gang killing and sentenced to 13 years state prison by Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Nancy Ashley