1 Dies, 1 Hurt in Modesto 3- Car Crash on Highway 99 near Pelandale Avenue
Modesto, California (July 7, 2023) – One person was killed and another one was injured after a three-vehicle collision on Highway 99 in Modesto Thursday night.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at around 11:30 p.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a southbound Toyota sedan in the lane 3, operated by 27-year-old Paso Robles man made unsafe lane change and collided with a Volvo SUV.
A 60-year-old from Florinda De Laureano, who was driving the Volvo, lost control and went off the freeway before stopping. She was taken to Memorial Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
The Toyota driver tried to leave the site and his vehicle became disabled. He came out of his car and went on foot before he was struck by a pickup truck to dead.
No additional information about the wreck was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.