![[09-09-2024] Two Injured After Two-Vehicle Head-On DUI Crash on Highway 4 West of Stockton](https://ak1.to//6YkD@.webp)
Two men were injured after a two-vehicle head-on DUI crash in San Joaquin County, west of Stockton, on Monday morning, September 9, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Highway 4 near South Whiskey Slough Road.
A 1978 Ford Mustang driven by a 43-year-old man from Thornton collided with a 2007 Ford Fusion driven by a 20-year-old man from Stockton.
Both drivers were transported to a nearby hospital with major, non-life-threatening injuries.
CHP reported that alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the crash involving the driver of the Mustang.
There is no additional information available at this time.
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- 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.
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