One person injured in collision Highway 99 near Main Avenue
Modesto, CA. – Authorities are investigating a two-car accident that left at least one person injured in on Tuesday evening in Modesto.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 7:49 p.m. on Highway 99 near Main Avenue.
Two vehicles were involved in the accident, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined.
One person was injured in the accident and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Modesto continues to be identified by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) as one of the state’s most precarious cities for motorists and pedestrians alike. In recent OTS rankings for its population group, Modesto has consistently placed in the top three most dangerous cities for traffic accidents involving injuries and fatalities. The data reveals several critical areas of concern:
DUI & Impairment: Factoring in population, Modesto has previously ranked 2nd worst in California for alcohol-involved accidents.
Aggressive Driving: The city frequently ranks as the 5th most dangerous for speeding-related crashes and hit-and-run incidents.
Volume: Modesto averages approximately 1,450 serious injury accidents annually, a figure that has remained stubbornly high despite statewide downward trends.
While California saw a 10.5% drop in total fatalities through 2025, Modesto’s local rates remain elevated, particularly on high-traffic corridors like McHenry Avenue.
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