CHP investigating fatal crash in Modesto’s industrial district
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in south Modesto’s industrial district Thursday morning.
The driver of a Chevrolet Malibu was westbound on Finch Road, east of Mitchell Road, at about 10:45 a.m. when he made a U-turn, driving into the path of a Jeep that also was traveling west. The Jeep consequently broadsided the Chevrolet at a speed of about 35 mph, said CHP Sgt. Gil Gomez.
The driver of the Chevrolet, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene. No information about the driver’s age or city of residence was available early Thursday afternoon.
The driver of the Jeep was not injured, Gomez said.
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Witnesses are asked to call the Modesto CHP Office at (209) 545-7440.
This story was originally published February 11, 2021 at 12:22 PM.
