Patterson woman dies in Turlock wreck

Leticia Solano, 25, of Patterson died from injuries suffered in an accident Tuesday night at Washington Road and West Main Street in Turlock, according to the Stanislaus County coroner's office.

Three other people, including a child, suffered injuries in the crash and were either airlifted or driven by ambulance to area hospitals, said Lt. Ron Reid of the Turlock Police Department. Reid said their injuries, which include broken bones, lacerations, abrasions and bruises, do not appear to be life-threatening. Solano was riding in the front passenger seat, Reid said.

The single-car accident was reported at 5:52 p.m. by a passer-by, Reid said. The car, a 1996 Nissan Altima, was southbound in the 400 block of North Washington Road when it swerved into the dirt shoulder. The driver apparently lost control, and the car went sideways into a power pole.

Reid said the accident is under investigation. He said there were no witnesses, and it's not known at what speed the car was traveling, if seat belts were being worn by the driver or passengers, or if drugs or alcohol played any role.