The wreck took place on South Camanche Road east of Quartz Drive and north of Highway 12 at around 12:15 p.m., January 8.
Valley Springs, CA – The two drivers who were injured in a head-on collision that happened last week in Valley Springs have been identified.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the drivers were 54-year-old Tiffany King of Wallace and 67-year-old Keneth Glissman, also from Wallace.
The wreck took place on South Camanche Road east of Quartz Drive and north of Highway 12 at around 12:15 p.m., January 8.
Investigators said King was driving an Acura TSX westbound and Glissman was driving a Subaru Outback eastbound.
For an unknown reason, King drove off the roadway and then made an unsafe turning movement to the left, causing her to lose control of the car. The vehicle crossed into the eastbound traffic and directly into the path of the Outback. The vehicles collided head-on, ending up on the right shoulder of the eastbound lane.
Both drivers sustained major injuries. Glissman was airlifted to San Joaquin General Hospital, and King was taken by ground ambulance to Modesto Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors.
Original Story
Valley Springs, CA – Major injuries were reported in a collision between two vehicles in the Valley Springs area on Thursday afternoon, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The incident was reported at around 12:15 p.m. January 8, on Camanche Parkway north of Highway 12.
According to the report, two cars collided head-on between Quartz Road and Pattison Way. The circumstances under which the vehicles crashed were not immediately established.
CHP and firefighters arrived at the scene a few minutes after receiving a report of the accident. The emergency responders rendered aid to the involved persons while the CHP investigated the incident.
Authorities reported that there were major injuries in the incident. Specific details on the number of patients and the extent of their injuries were not available.
Camanche Parkway was temporarily shut down as crews worked at the scene. The CHP is investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
California continues to experience a high number of vehicle collisions each year. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were over 2,000 fatal crashes and nearly 300,000 total collisions reported statewide in 2024. Rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions on major freeways like SR-12 contribute significantly to injuries and hospitalizations.
Drivers are reminded to maintain safe following distances, reduce speeds during low-light conditions, and avoid distractions while driving. Early-morning commuters should stay alert on busy freeways and always wear seatbelts to reduce the risk of serious injuries in multi-vehicle collisions.
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