Lodi, CA (August 6, 2026) — Injuries were reported after a two-vehicle hit-and-run collision at East Kettleman Lane and North Alpine Road in the Lodi area on Wednesday, August 5.
California Highway Patrol dispatch records show the crash was reported shortly before 5:50 a.m. A Chevrolet Silverado and a white Toyota Camry were identified as the vehicles involved.
Following the collision, one vehicle was found in a field, while the other was stopped on the shoulder. Neither vehicle was blocking the roadway. CHP later classified the incident as a hit-and-run involving injuries, and towing services were requested for the Camry.
The circumstances remain under review. We hope everyone injured makes a speedy recovery.
Where the Crash Happened: E Kettleman Ln and N Alpine Rd
East Kettleman Lane and North Alpine Road meet within a surface-road corridor where through traffic, crossing vehicles, and turning movements come together. Drivers approaching from either road may need to monitor several possible paths through the intersection.
The roadside area also matters in this case because one vehicle came to rest in a field. Investigators can compare the roadway layout with the vehicle’s final position to understand how it traveled away from the point of contact.
What We Know
- The collision was reported shortly before 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday.
- Two vehicles were involved.
- The vehicles were identified as a Chevrolet Silverado and a white Toyota Camry.
- One vehicle came to rest in a field.
- The other vehicle stopped on the shoulder.
- CHP classified the incident as a hit-and-run involving injuries.
- The Toyota Camry required towing.
Why Final Vehicle Positions Matter After an Intersection Collision
The place where a vehicle comes to rest after impact can provide important clues about the force and direction of a collision. A vehicle that leaves the roadway and enters a field may have continued along its original path, changed direction after contact, or been pushed away from the travel lanes.
For this crash near East Kettleman Lane and North Alpine Road, investigators may compare the Silverado’s and Camry’s damage with their reported resting positions. That evidence can help establish the sequence without relying solely on the first account given at the scene.
How This Crash Is Investigated
CHP investigators may document vehicle damage, debris, tire marks, roadside disturbances, and the apparent point of impact. They may also examine the route taken by the vehicle that left the roadway.
Because the incident was classified as a hit-and-run, investigators may review witness information, nearby camera footage, vehicle fragments, and registration records. The initial dispatch log does not provide a final determination of how the collision occurred or identify the person who left the scene.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Collision
People affected by a California hit-and-run should preserve photographs, medical records, towing paperwork, repair estimates, witness information, and insurance correspondence. Notes about nearby businesses, residences, or cameras may also help investigators locate evidence before it is overwritten or lost.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, reports are available through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or through a CHP 190 request submitted by mail or in person. The collision report form is CHP 555, while CHP 190 is the request form.
The online portal fee is $22. Mail and in-person requests cost $10 per 25 pages through CHP. A report becomes available after the investigating officer files it, and the portal shows when it is ready.
Under Vehicle Code § 20012, parties of interest include drivers, passengers, vehicle or property owners, parents or guardians, and legal or insurance representatives. California collision reports are not public records and remain restricted to eligible parties, with no fixed public-release window.
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