MODESTO, Stanislaus County, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 — Three vehicles collided on Monday morning, November 9, at the intersection of State Route 219 and Tully Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Emergency crews responded to the scene after the crash was reported.
The California Highway Patrol said the collision involved a silver Chevrolet, a Honda Civic, a white sedan and a green work truck, though it was not immediately clear how all four vehicles were involved across the three-car crash. American Medical Response and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene, and the CHP log noted the traffic lanes were split to manage the aftermath.
Early radio traffic indicated no injuries, but a later update corrected that information, reporting that at least one person was hurt. The crash was also described as a traffic hazard at the intersection while crews worked to clear the roadway.
The incident remains under review. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Modesto, CA
This multi-vehicle crash happened at State Route 219 and Tully Road in Modesto, CA. For more on crashes in Modesto, including local crash figures, trauma care and how to request a police report, visit our Modesto, CA accident reports page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes crashes involving several vehicles harder to sort out?
Investigators usually have to reconstruct the order of impacts, figure out how each vehicle struck the others, and interview multiple drivers and witnesses who may have seen different parts of the event. That can take longer than a two-car crash and may delay a final determination of fault.
What typically leads to a pile-up involving multiple cars?
Common factors include one vehicle stopping or slowing suddenly, a driver following too closely, reduced visibility, or a secondary collision after an initial crash blocks part of the roadway.
How can drivers avoid getting caught up in a chain-reaction crash?
Keeping extra distance from the car ahead, slowing down early when traffic backs up, and staying alert near intersections where cross-traffic merges can reduce the chance of becoming part of a multi-vehicle wreck.
