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Update at 4:35 p.m.: Highway 26 and Double Springs Road intersection has reopened to traffic after a motorcycle and minivan collied, shutting it down.
Two air ambulances flew both motorcycle riders who had major injuries to Modesto hospitals, as both were suffering from arm and leg injuries. The minivan is reported to be an Amazon delivery vehicle. The roadway was closed for about an hour and then officers direct one-way traffic for about 45 minutes. Further details on the crash are below.
Update at 4:10 p.m.: The CHP is reporting major injuries in a motorcycle versus minivan crash on Highway 26 at the Double Springs Road intersection and that section of the roadway has opened up to one-way traffic.
Original post at 3:22 p.m.: Valley Springs, CA — First responders are on the scene of a motorcycle versus minivan crash on Highway 26 at the Double Springs Road intersection.
Two air ambulances have been called to the scene as both the riders on the motorcycle have serious injuries with reports of arm and leg injuries. The minivan is reported to be an Amazon delivery vehicle. That section of the roadway has been closed as the wreckage is blocking the roadway. Officers are directing traffic, which is getting backed up. An update will be provided as soon as new information comes into the newsroom.
This post was last modified on 04/17/2021 4:36 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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