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Modesto police investigate fatal solo-vehicle crash near Johansen High School

The Modesto Police Department is investigating a fatal solo-vehicle crash that occurred near Johansen High School early Friday morning.

Around 2:40 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Creekwood Drive and Edenton Way to find a gray 2016 Toyota sedan.

The driver, who has not been identified, was ejected from the Toyota and pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle.

A preliminary investigation suggests the Toyota was traveling southbound on Creekwood Drive when the driver lost control, striking a concrete wall and a tree.

The exact cause of the crash is still being investigated.

This story was originally published October 19, 2024 at 9:03 AM.

Dominique Williams
The Modesto Bee
Dominique Williams writes about new business, restaurant and retail developments for The Modesto Bee. She is a Ripon native and a graduate of Sacramento State.
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