STOCKTON, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2022) — A fatal, two-vehicle crash on East Mariposa Road happened early Wednesday morning at Santa Ana Way in Stockton.
The head-on collision occurred about 5:12 a.m. on Dec. 14th, just east of Austin Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP officials reported the drivers of a westbound Toyota Prius and an eastbound Dodge Charger are involved in the wreck. The Dodge reportedly veered into opposing traffic and crashed head-on into the Prius. Both the Prius and the Charger had front-end damage. Also, the Charger continued traveling in an eastbound direction and eventually completely burned up after the crash.
The Stockton Police Department closed down Mariposa Road at Austin Road due to the collision.
Paramedics responded, but sadly both drivers died after the car accident. There were no other occupants in the two vehicles. Authorities requested the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office to request the Medical Examiner to respond.
Meanwhile, tow trucks removed both damaged vehicles from the crash site.
There are no further details at this time.
Investigators are working to determine fault for the Stockton crash on Mariposa Road.
—————————————————————————————————————–
Johnson Attorneys Group does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Furthermore, Johnson Attorneys Group does not intend to represent any of the parties discussed. If you would like to contribute any information or have legal questions, please contact us as soon as possible. Our law firm is a longtime supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
SOURCES: CHP Incident: 00050
- Head-on Crash Riego Road and Pacific Avenue Pleasant Grove - April 25, 2024
- Cesar Pineda Fatal Pedestrian Accident Interstate 5 Freeway, Chula Vista - April 25, 2024
- Jose Monsalve Rojas Fatal Crash Hooper Avenue, 46th Street, Los Angeles - April 25, 2024
