Fatal Accident on Paradise Road at Shiloh Road in Near Modesto
Patterson Man, 29, Killed; 3 Injured in Crash on Paradise Road
MODESTO, Calif., (July 17, 2026) — A tragic collision occurred Thursday evening at Shiloh Road and Paradise Road in the Twin Rivers area of Modesto, resulting in the death of a young Patterson man.
The incident was reported to the California Highway Patrol last night at approximately 6:51 p.m., involving a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and a black Rivian SUV. Emergency responders, including paramedics and law enforcement, were dispatched to the scene following reports of the serious crash.
A 29-year-old Patterson man was eastbound at about 55 mph on Paradise Road. A Toyota Tacoma when the teenage driver of the Rivian SUV turned left into his path to enter Shiloh Road. Sadly, the driver of the Toyota suffered major injuries and died at the scene. His 32-year-old passenger was hospitalized with major injuries.
Meanwhile, the 16-year-old Patterson boy driving the Rivian and his 38-year-old passenger had minor injuries. Both were transported to Memorial Medical Center by American Medical Response (AMR). Details regarding the identities of those involved have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident and urge anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash to come forward. All those involved were wearing seatbelts and drugs and or alcohol was not a factor. The roadway has since been reopened after necessary procedures were completed.
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