[10-16-2026] Stanislaus County, CA – Five Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash in Salida

Five people were transported to hospitals following a two-vehicle collision in Salida, Stanislaus County, on Friday evening, October 16, 2026.

The Modesto Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the crash at around 5:35 p.m. at Kiernan Avenue and Hammett Road.

According to CHP spokesman Aaron Fay, a westbound Toyota sedan traveling at approximately 60 to 70 mph reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the side of a northbound Honda SUV. The Honda then hit a tree.

Firefighters freed two people who were pinned inside a vehicle. A fire department spokesman confirmed that a juvenile was transported by air ambulance.

CHP said a 5-year-old seated in a car seat was among those who were taken to the hospital. The extent of the patients’ injuries was not provided.

Driving under the influence was not suspected as a factor in the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.

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