MODESTO, Calif. — A severe traffic collision occurred on Monday afternoon in Modesto, resulting in major injuries and expected significant traffic disruptions.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., authorities from the Modesto Police Department were notified of the crash which took place at the intersection of Coffee Road and Sylvan Meadows Drive.
Officials reported one individual sustaining major injuries as a result of the incident. Consequently, the area around the crash site has been closed to traffic as investigations are underway, prompting warnings of prolonged traffic delays for commuters.
Investigators are at the scene to determine the causative factors behind the collision. Meanwhile, drivers are advised to seek alternative routes to bypass the congestion anticipated from the ongoing road closure. Commuters are also encouraged to allow extra travel time due to the disruption.
The Modesto Police Department has yet to release further details about the accident or the injured party’s current condition. Residents and drivers in the area are urged to stay informed on traffic updates and heed directions from traffic control officers to maintain safety while the investigation proceeds.
Source: ABC10.com KXTV
