According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place around 4:52 a.m. on northbound State Route 99 near Kansas Avenue off-ramp.
Modesto, CA – Two people were hospitalized after a traffic collision that happened early Monday morning in Modesto.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place around 4:52 a.m. on northbound State Route 99 near Kansas Avenue off-ramp.
Three vehicles, including a white SUV and a white Chevrolet Blazer, were involved in the accident.
Firefighters responded to the scene and transported two people to Doctors Medical Center for treatment of unspecified injuries.
The SUV was towed away with a broken front axel and the Chevrolet with rear-end damage.
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the collision.
In 2023, Modesto had 1,876 victims killed or injured in fatal and injury collisions, ranking 2nd among similar California cities — a persistently high serious crash burden. Alcohol-involved collisions accounted for 224 victims, and nighttime crashes (9 pm–2:59 am) involved 189 victims, both reflecting risk factors for severe collisions. Pedestrians (119) and bicyclists (73) were significant vulnerable road user groups, and motorcycle riders accounted for 87 victims. Hit-and-run incidents also contributed to 166 serious injury victims. (turn0search0 )  Comparing with previous years shows Modesto’s collision totals have fluctuated at high levels: 2,066 victims in 2022 and 1,999 in 2021, with the city typically ranking near the top statewide in total serious crashes and alcohol-involved collisions.
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