The wreck took place around 4:28 a.m. on the southbound Interstate 5, just north of the Roth Road off-ramp.
Lathrop, CA – At least one person was killed in a two-vehicle collision that happened early Friday morning in Lathrop, according to the California Highway Patrol logs.
The wreck took place around 4:28 a.m. on the southbound Interstate 5, just north of the Roth Road off-ramp.
A white sedan and another vehicle were involved in the accident. One of the cars went about 20 feet off the roadway into a ditch.
At least one person died in the accident, as per the report.
Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.
No other details were given, but an investigation is ongoing.
In 2023, Lathrop recorded 317 total crashes, with 108 resulting in injury and one fatality, and common contributing factors included speeding, DUI, and unsafe lane changes. Speed-related crashes accounted for the largest share, while impaired driving and lane-change errors were also notable contributors. There were 108 hit-and-run incidents reported within the city limits last year. According to state traffic safety rankings for 2022, there were 70 total fatal and injury crash victims, including 14 alcohol-involved cases, multiple pedestrian and bicyclist victims, and several hit-and-run collisions.  Historical data show that total serious crash counts have varied over the years, with lower totals in earlier periods (e.g., 57 in 2018). Overall, Lathrop’s statistics highlight ongoing challenges with speeding, impaired driving, and hit-and-run collisions as key areas for safety improvements.
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