A tragic traffic incident claimed the life of a passenger in Stockton's Seaport District yesterday afternoon. According to a social media post by the Stockton Police Department, officers were dispatched at 3:46 p.m. to the intersection of South El Dorado Street and South McKinley Avenue following a two-vehicle collision.
The collision resulted in severe injuries for one individual, a passenger, who was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. Despite the prompt efforts to provide medical care, the victim sadly succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was reported to have stayed at the scene, cooperating with the responding authorities. In an attempt to carefully investigate the circumstances that led to the unfortunate demise, traffic investigators were called to take over the inquiry.
Details about the collision are limited, and the identities of those involved have not been released pending notification of next of kin. The Stockton Police Department will provide updates as more information becomes available. The community is encouraged to share any information that could help understand what led to the tragedy and prevent similar incidents. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department.
