Two people sustained minor injuries after a car crashed into a food trailer at the Lathrop Food Plaza in Lathrop on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred when a Mazda CX5, driven by a 24-year-old man, veered off the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just north of Louise Avenue.
The car went off the road to the east, crashing through a perimeter fence and striking a parked taco trailer at the food plaza. The impact caused the trailer to collide with two other parked taco trailers.
The driver and a 23-year-old male passenger sustained minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
It remains unclear why the driver lost control of the vehicle.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
