A man killed in a crash Tuesday morning in northern Merced County has been identified, the Merced County Coroners Office confirmed. Jay McCowan, 29, of Hilmar, was involved in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver suspected in hit-and-run wreck that killed Merced 3-year-old arrested
The driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a Merced 3-year-old was arrested on Tuesday night. Issac Maldonado, 22, of Livingston, was booked into Merced County Jail on suspicion … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crews at scene of major wreck in southbound lanes of Highway 99 in Turlock
Emergency crews are at the scene of a major injury vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of Highway 99 in Turlock, according to the California Highway Patrol. CPR was reportedly … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teenage driver livestreams fatal car wreck and sister’s last moments
18-year-old Obdulia Sanchez was shooting live video with her cell phone while driving near Merced, California. She was rolling when the car went off the road and flipped, killing her teenage sister. She kept shooting video after her sister died. The California Highway Patrol has not confirmed the validity of …
Read More »Riverbank woman goes missing in Merced County after vehicle wreck
The Merced County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday asked the public to help find a Riverbank woman who reportedly was involved in a crash Tuesday and has not been seen since. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Westbound Jensen Avenue, near Cedar, reopened after solo vehicle wreck
Westbound traffic on Jensen Avenue, near Cedar, has reopened after a single vehicle accident. The wreck happened at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. The driver was traveling eastbound on Jensen, barreled through the median and came to a stop in the westbound lane. According to police on the scene, the driver …
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