Loretta May Larson, 91, of Riverbank, according to the San Joaquin County Coroner’s Office, was killed in the incident that took place on Henry Road, south of Hall Avenue at around 11:43 a.m. March 21
Stockton, CA – Authorities have released the identity of a woman killed in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday morning in San Joaquin County.
Loretta May Larson, 91, of Riverbank, according to the San Joaquin County Coroner’s Office, was killed in the incident that took place on Henry Road, south of Hall Avenue at around 11:43 a.m. March 21.
Investigations revealed that Larson was driving a Cadillac on Henry Road when she pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to make a U-turn.
As she tried to make the turn, the Cadillac was hit by a Toyota Tundra driven by a 25-year-old man.
Emergency personnel arrived shortly after and attended to the involved parties.
Larson was declared deceased at the site of the collision. The driver of the Toyota was treated by medics for minor injuries at the scene.
There were no further details on the incident. The California Highway Patrol is handling an ongoing investigation to establish the exact cause of the crash.
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Escalon, CA – An elderly woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Escalon late Saturday morning, according to authorities.
The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Henry Road and Santa Fe Road at approximately 11:41 a.m., as reported by the California Highway Patrol.
Preliminary details indicate the crash involved two vehicles in what authorities described as a possible partial head-on collision.
Deputies from the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and found an elderly woman inside a vehicle while CPR was in progress.
The elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released her identity pending notification of next of kin. There was no immediate information regarding other injuries. No arrests have been reported in connection with the incident.
The roadway was initially blocked following the crash as crews responded to the scene. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office was notified to respond, including the coroner’s office. Emergency personnel worked to clear the wreckage and reopen the road.
The crash caused temporary traffic disruptions in the area as authorities managed the scene and conducted preliminary investigations before reopening the roadway later in the afternoon.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. Investigators are working to establish what led up to the collision, including whether speed, impairment, or driver error played a role.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California consistently records a high number of traffic-related fatalities each year, with over 4,000 deaths reported statewide in recent data. Additionally, the California Highway Patrol notes that rural intersections, similar to those in San Joaquin County, are often sites of serious collisions due to higher speeds and limited traffic controls.
If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal car accident, speaking with a skilled car accident attorney can help you understand your legal rights during this difficult time.