Two Modesto Men Die in Separate Multivehicle Crashes in Stanislaus County

Several fatal vehicle crashes occurred in Stanislaus County, California, involving multiple fatalities and injuries. In one incident, a 22-year-old Modesto man died after his Honda sedan crossed double yellow lines and collided with a Chevrolet Tahoe, with DUI suspected and some occupants not wearing seatbelts. Another crash near California State University, Stanislaus, involved 22-year-old Elijah Bland of Modesto, who died after his vehicle was struck at an intersection; the other driver sustained major but non-life-threatening injuries. A separate three-vehicle crash on Highway 120 west of Valley Home Road resulted in the death of a 48-year-old Modesto man driving a Lexus sedan that crossed into the eastbound lane, colliding first with a semi-truck and then head-on with a Chevrolet SUV; the SUV passengers had minor injuries and all were wearing seatbelts. Authorities are investigating the causes of these crashes, including whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the Highway 120 collision. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about road safety and impaired driving in the region.