Car collision on Highway 140 and Arboleda Road in Merced Injures three people
According to a local news article, on Wednesday morning, April 18th, 2018, around 9:34 am, a car crash occurred on Highway 140 and Arboleda Road in Merced injuring three people.
Furthermore, the California Highway Patrol arrived on the scene to find an overturned Chevrolet Tahoe and a Chrysler minivan at the intersection, article stated.
In addition, one of the six occupants of the Chrysler sustained minor injuries from the crash and was transported to a local hospital for treatment, mentioned the officials.
Also, the two occupants in the Chrysler sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment, mentioned the officials.
Moreover, the driver of the minivan told the authorities that he had been traveling westbound on Highway 140 at 40 mph when he failed to noticed a four-way stop sign and crashed, reported the authorities.
It is unknown at this time if alcohol and or drugs were a factor in this incident.
Several lanes of traffic were blocked as authorities worked to clear the accident and a tow truck was required for the vehicles involved in the accident, as stated by authorities.
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