Big Rig Vs Car Collision Near River Road Left One 46-Year-Old Woman Dead

MODESTO, CA (January 24, 2024) – On Friday evening, Alexander Patrice was involved in a deadly head-on collision along Highway 132.

The CHP responded to the deadly crash shortly before 10:00 p.m. along the westbound lanes of the highway, near River Road.

As per the report, a BMW heading west on 132 veered into the eastbound lanes under unknown circumstances. Consequently, the driver collided head-on with a big rig hauling a tank trailer traveling in the opposite direction.

Regrettably, the first responders pronounced the 46-year-old woman driving the BMW dead at the scene. Her identity remains undisclosed to the public, awaiting notification to the next of kin.

On the other hand, the big rig driver, identified as 58-year-old Alexander Patrice of Santa Rosa, did not sustain any injuries. Authorities are actively investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

Modesto Officials closed the westbound Highway 132 for at least an hour to conduct an investigation.


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