ESCALON, CA – One Killed in Two-Car Crash at Mariposa Road and Dodds Road

Deadly Escalon Crash at Mariposa and Dodds Roads

 
ESCALON, CA (April 28, 2019) – One person was killed following a two-car crash Sunday afternoon in Escalon, the California Highway Patrol reported.
 
The fatal crash happened around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of of Mariposa Road and Dodds Road. Both two-lane country roads where Mariposa has the right of way.
 
The vehicles, a silver Infiniti and a white Ford Fusion, collided for unknown reasons. The impact caused one of the cars to catch fire.
 
In addition, a vehicle hit a utility pole, but the pole remained upright.
 
Fire crews along with paramedics arrived at the scene and confirmed at least one fatality as a result of the accident. The identity of the victim was not immediately available pending next of kin notification.
 
Dodds Road, a main access to nearby Woodward Reservoir, was blocked for several hours for the on-scene investigation.
 
No additional information was provided at this time. We will continue to update this post as new details are released.

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Our condolences remain with the family and friends of the deceased. We hope they are brought peace and comfort at this time.

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