MANTECA, San Joaquin County, Calif., Nov. 6, 2026 — Three vehicles collided on Wednesday morning, November 4, on Jack Tone Road near State Route 120 in Manteca, leaving injuries described as minor, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly before 8 a.m. on northbound Jack Tone Road near the SR-120 junction. The CHP's initial log described a gray van and a dark sedan involved in the collision, and a report at the scene mentioned three juveniles inside one of the vehicles. A short time later, the agency's incident log noted a black Ford sedan and a van, and the count was updated to three vehicles total.
Dispatchers initially logged the call as a crash with a vehicle blocking traffic before upgrading it to a collision with minor injuries. Tow services were requested to clear the roadway. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
No cause has been released. The CHP has not said whether speed, impairment or another factor contributed to the crash, and the matter remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in California
This multi-vehicle crash happened at Jack Tone Road and State Route 120 in Manteca, CA. For more on crashes at intersections across California, see our intersection safety guide for California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I'm stopped near a crash on a highway or rural road?
Move as far from traffic lanes as safely possible, turn on hazard lights, and stay alert for approaching vehicles. If you can safely exit your vehicle, standing behind a guardrail or well off the roadway is safer than remaining near traffic.
Why does following distance matter so much in multi-vehicle crashes?
Leaving enough space between vehicles gives drivers time to react to sudden braking ahead. Tailgating is a common factor in chain-reaction collisions, especially where traffic merges or slows unexpectedly.
Are secondary crashes common after an initial wreck?
Yes. Vehicles slowing or stopping near an earlier crash create a hazard for oncoming traffic, which is why responders usually work quickly to warn drivers and clear lanes.
