Modesto, CA (January 4, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash with reported injuries at the intersection of Sunrise Avenue and East Briggsmore Avenue in Modesto. The incident prompted a swift response from local fire and medical personnel.
Engine 5 from Station 512 was dispatched shortly after 6:00 p.m. following reports of a collision at the busy intersection. Upon arrival, firefighters and paramedics began evaluating those involved and provided care to at least one individual who sustained injuries in the crash. The specific nature and severity of the injuries have not yet been publicly released.
The intersection of Sunrise Ave and E Briggsmore Ave is a high-traffic area in central Modesto, with multiple residential and commercial access points nearby. As such, the collision temporarily disrupted traffic in the area while emergency responders secured the scene and assisted those injured.
Details regarding the vehicles involved or the cause of the crash remain under investigation by local authorities. At this time, no further updates on the individuals involved have been provided.
Our thoughts are with the person or persons injured in this incident, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery.
