![[12-15-2024] Four Killed, Two Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash at Highway 165 and Greenway Avenue in Turlock](https://ak1.to//dweU.webp)
Four individuals, including a 16-year-old girl, were killed in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 165 and Greenway Avenue in Turlock on Sunday morning, December 15, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. when a 2008 Infiniti sedan, driven by a 22-year-old Modesto man, collided with a Jeep SUV carrying five occupants. Authorities revealed that the Infiniti was traveling northbound on Highway 165 at a high speed when it struck the left side of the Jeep, which had entered the intersection after stopping at a stop sign.
The driver of the Infiniti, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep, a 54-year-old Turlock man, and a 45-year-old female passenger were also killed on impact. A 16-year-old girl in the Jeep was transported to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Two other passengers in the Jeep, a 19-year-old and a 14-year-old, sustained major injuries and were hospitalized.
The CHP stated that all occupants of the Jeep were wearing seatbelts, and it is currently unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
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.
