Manteca, CA (May 11, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash in Manteca left at least three people hurt, including a passenger who was thrown from a vehicle, after one car turned into the path of another.
The accident happened Saturday, May 10, at around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Yosemite Ave and Swanson Rd. A westbound vehicle turned in front of an eastbound vehicle, causing the two to collide. All injured parties were taken to a local hospital.
The driver of the westbound vehicle, a 44-year-old from Lathrop, was found unconscious in the back seat of the car after the crash. The extent of that driver’s injuries was not immediately known. A 60-year-old Manteca resident was ejected from the same vehicle and suffered multiple injuries.
The driver of the eastbound vehicle, a 36-year-old from Tracy, was hurt but only suffered minor injuries.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as they become available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
What Happens to the Body During a Vehicle Ejection in California Crashes
Being thrown from a vehicle during a crash is one of the most dangerous outcomes in any traffic accident. When a person is ejected, they lose the protection that the vehicle’s frame, airbags, and seatbelt would otherwise provide. The risk of severe injury or death rises sharply in these situations, regardless of the speed involved.
In California, seatbelt use is required for all occupants by law. Research consistently shows that properly worn seatbelts dramatically reduce the chance of ejection in a crash. Intersection accidents, where sudden lateral forces are common, are among the scenarios where an unbelted occupant is most likely to be thrown from the vehicle upon impact.
