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12-09-2026
The report details a fatal crash that occurred on the night of September 10, 2026, east of Oakdale, California:
- Incident Details: A 2017 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Highway 108/120 near Lancaster Road when the driver crossed over the double yellow lines to pass another vehicle, colliding head-on with an oncoming eastbound Ford F-150 pickup truck.
- Fire & Casualties: Immediately following the impact, the Honda burst into flames. The driver of the Honda became trapped inside the vehicle and died at the scene despite rescue attempts by witnesses and first responders.
- Injuries: The driver of the Ford F-150, a resident of Jamestown, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Both vehicles had only their respective drivers on board.
- Coroner’s Update: The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Facility was called to the scene and subsequent updates confirmed the identification process of the deceased female driver.
- Traffic Impact: The collision caused emergency personnel and the California Highway Patrol to temporarily shut down the highway in both directions between Lancaster Road and Kennedy Road while cleanup and crash investigation procedures took place.