Traumatic 2-Car Crash on West Orangeburg Avenue Kills 1 [Modesto, CA]

Driver Dies After Two-Vehicle Crash on West Orangeburg Avenue in Modesto

Modesto, CA (February 14, 2025) – A driver succumbed to injuries sustained in a 2-car crash on West Orangeburg Avenue on Thursday morning.

According to Modesto police, the crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. near Evergreen Drive, a curved section of Orangeburg just east of West Briggsmore Avenue near Highway 99.

Investigators said a black Ford Mustang traveling east on Orangeburg collided with a Dodge Ram at the Evergreen intersection.

Officers arrived to find the Mustang’s driver with severe injuries. Paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he later died. Authorities have not yet released his name, pending family notification. The driver and passenger of the Ram were unharmed.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash. By 2:50 p.m., officials had reopened the roadway. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Traffic Safety Officer Troy Cross at [email protected].

Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim in the 2-car crash on West Orangeburg Avenue. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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