Winton
CRIME & SAFETY
Winton house fire under investigation
Fire crews responded to a structure fire on Eden Avenue near California Street in Winton at 9:45 p.m. When the fire crews arrived, they observed the fire coming from the roof of the house. A fire attack was initiated, and the fire crews were able to contain the fire within...
22-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Merced County, CHP says
A 22-year-old man is dead, and four others, including a child, are injured following a head-on crash in Merced County.The California Highway Patrol says calls of a crash came in just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday on Canal School Road, just north of Highway 33.Officers say a 22-year-old man from the city of Seaside was driving a 2017 Nissan south on Canal School Road and, for an unknown reason, crossed into the northbound lanes, colliding head-on with a 2002 Chevrolet.Investigators say the 22-year-old man was not wearing a seatbelt during the crash and died at the scene.His passenger, a 22-year-old woman who has not been identified, and two adults in the Chevrolet were taken to hospitals in Modesto with major to minor injuries.A 2-year-old boy in the Chevrolet was taken to Valley Children's Hospital in Madera for his injuries.Officers say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Man hospitalized after being hit by big rig in Merced County, CHP says
A man has been hospitalized after being hit by a big rig in Merced County.The California Highway Patrol says it happened just before 4 am Wednesday on the frontage road south of Cressy Way. That's between Atwater and Livingston.Officers say a big rig driver thought he hit something. He pulled over, checked his cameras and realized he actually ran into a person.The big rig driver called 911.Authorities found the man with major injuries.He was airlifted to a hospital in Modesto.Officers say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Michael Sorenson identified as man who drowned at Modesto Reservoir
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A man who drowned after his kayak capsized at Modesto Reservoir last weekend was identified as Michael Sorenson, 63 of Hughson. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said Sorenson was having trouble on the water when his kayak capsized on June 29. Deputies said they tried...
Man who died after kayak capsized at Modesto Reservoir identified as Hughson resident
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Officials identified the man who died over the weekend at the Modesto Reservoir as 63-year-old Michael Sorensen of Hughson. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said sometime between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. on June 29 that a kayak with two on board capsized. A man, later identified as Sorensen, made it back to shore with his kayaking partner.
Fire reported on Minaret Avenue in Turlock
TURLOCK, Calif. — A fence near a residence was reportedly on fire at South Minaret Avenue and Cottonwood Street in Turlock on Wednesday. Crews responded to reports of the fire around 9 p.m. Radio transmission from the fire dispatch indicates that the fire extended to a motor home in...
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