March 20, 2023 / Source: Modesto Bee
The Modesto Police Department reported a motor vehicle crash on Saturday morning. The crash happened in the Scenic Drive Area and Coffee Road at around 11 a.m.
According to a Modesto Fire Department incident report, they discovered a gray pickup truck over the embankment, crashed into a tree, and two people trapped inside.
The driver was awake and conscious while the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
Firefighters stabilized the pickup, freed the women after more than an hour, and carried them to the road using a low-angle rope system. The identities of the victims are not yet known at this time.
The fatal crash is being investigated by the officials. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. There are no other details available at this time.