One dead after crash on Highway 99 near Turlock

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A 26-year-old man died in a crash on Highway 99 near Turlock on Tuesday, California Highway Patrol said.Officials said a collision involving two vehicles was reported on the southbound highway at approximately 9:40 a.m. According to CHP, the 26-year-old was driving at a high speed when he attempted to pass another vehicle on the left and struck the vehicle. Police said the impact caused the man’s car to cross all lanes and enter the shoulder, where the car overturned several times.The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, officials said.According to CHP, the person in the other vehicle was not injured in the crash.Police said the man was taken to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries.Officials do not know if drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.

TURLOCK, Calif. —

A 26-year-old man died in a crash on Highway 99 near Turlock on Tuesday, California Highway Patrol said.

Officials said a collision involving two vehicles was reported on the southbound highway at approximately 9:40 a.m.

According to CHP, the 26-year-old was driving at a high speed when he attempted to pass another vehicle on the left and struck the vehicle.

Police said the impact caused the man’s car to cross all lanes and enter the shoulder, where the car overturned several times.

The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, officials said.

According to CHP, the person in the other vehicle was not injured in the crash.

Police said the man was taken to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Officials do not know if drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.

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About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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