One person was killed, and several others were injured today when a vehicle rolled on a rural stretch east of Modesto. The crash happened a little after 4:30 AM near Santa Fe Avenue and Claus Road and involved a car carrying at least three people, according to officials. Emergency crews treated the injured at the scene and worked to clear the wreckage in the pre-dawn darkness.
What officials reported
Modesto Fire officials told CBS Sacramento that crews were dispatched shortly after 4:30 AM for reports of a rollover near the intersection. When firefighters arrived, they found a vehicle that had flipped. One person died at the scene and several others were hurt, though specific injury details were not immediately released. The California Highway Patrol and Modesto police also responded and assisted with the investigation.
Where it happened
The intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Claus Road sits on Modesto's eastern edge, in a largely rural corridor of county roads and farm access. The City of Modesto references Santa Fe and Claus as part of the local transportation network, including recent Measure L projects. That rural character can mean higher travel speeds and longer emergency response distances compared with denser parts of the city.
Investigation ongoing
Officials have not released the identity of the person who died, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation, CBS Sacramento reported. Anyone with information about the collision is typically asked to contact the Modesto Police Department or the California Highway Patrol. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
