The incident occurred around 5:40 a.m., March 30, on westbound State Route 120, just east of Interstate 5.
Lathrop, CA – At least one person was injured in a two-vehicle collision that happened Monday morning in Lathrop, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident occurred around 5:40 a.m., March 30, on westbound State Route 120, just east of Interstate 5.
A Kia K4 and a silver Mitsubishi Eclipse were involved in the collision.
An occupant trapped in the Mitsubishi self-extricated from the car.
At least one person suffered minor injuries in the collision.
Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.
An investigation is ongoing to establish the cause of the accident.
According to 2023–2024 OTS rankings, Lathrop recorded 116 victims killed or injured, ranking it 67th out of 105 similarly sized cities. While this suggests a relatively safer profile than many of its peers, the city faces specific localized risks along the I-5 and Highway 120 corridors, which serve as major logistics arteries. Data indicate that speed-related incidents and DUI-related behavior remain the primary factors in local injury-involved collisions, with the city consistently ranking in the middle tier for these categories.
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