Modesto, CA. – One person suffered minor injuries in a multi-vehicle collision in Modesto on Tuesday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 10 a.m. near McHenry Avenue and Briggsmore Avenue.
Three vehicles were involved in the accident, but the events leading up to the accident were not released.
One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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. 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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