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2 dead in suspected alcohol-related accident in Modesto

2 dead in suspected alcohol-related accident in Modesto

A crash claimed two lives in Modesto on Sunday, the California Highway Patrol said. According to the CHP, a 25-year-old woman was driving a 2013 Lexus southbound on Geer Road when the vehicle drifted into the northbound lane and crossed the double yellow line. A head-on collision followed with a 36-year-old man driving a 1996 Toyota in the opposite direction. Both drivers involved in the crash died, according to the Stanislaus County coroner. Both were found to be wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Alcohol is a likely factor in the crash, according to the CHP. Find more coverage of California’s top news here | Download our app.

Two people were killed in a traffic accident in Modesto on Sunday, the California Highway Patrol said.

According to the CHP, a 25-year-old woman was driving a 2013 Lexus south on Geer Road when the vehicle drifted into the northbound lane and crossed the double painted yellow lines.

There was a head-on collision with a 36-year-old man driving a 1996 Toyota, traveling in the opposite direction.

Both drivers involved in the crash died, according to the Stanislaus County Coroner. It was determined that both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

According to the CHP, alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident.

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