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Fatal crash reported on Highway 120 near Escalon

Merced Sun-Star file photo.
Merced Sun-Star file photo. tmiller@mercedsunstar.com

A fatal accident shut down one lane of Highway 120 west of Escalon on Tuesday, according to the California Department of Transportation.

The agency posted an alert about the crash, advising motorists of delays due to one-way traffic controls with no estimated time of reopening.

The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. and involved a big rig and two sedans, according to dispatch records of the California Highway Patrol.

A spokesperson for the Stockton Area CHP said late Tuesday afternoon that he did not have any details about the crash.

This story was originally published July 5, 2022 at 4:04 PM.

Erin Tracy
The Modesto Bee
Erin Tracy covers criminal justice and breaking news. She began working at the Modesto Bee in 2010 and previously worked at papers in Woodland and Eureka. She is a graduate of Humboldt State University.
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