[06-22-2023] Stanislaus County, CA – One Person Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Collision Along Highway 4

One person was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision along Highway 4, Stanislaus County, on Thursday morning, June 22, 2023.

According to the Modesto Fire Department, the collision happened around 8:17 a.m. between Highway 4 and Milton Road.

Three vehicles were reportedly involved, with one person trapped inside one of the vehicles. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

The collision blocked the westbound lanes. The authorities have not released further information about the collision.

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Automobile accidents are the leading cause of unintentional deaths and injuries in the US. Every year, car accidents claim the lives of two million people and injure ten million more.

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