A 57-year-old Modesto man was killed and as many as seven other people were injured in a fiery three-vehicle car accident on Ladd Road near Tully Road outside Modesto on Saturday night, June 27, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a speeding Porsche rear-ended a Ram pickup around 9:30 p.m., then struck an oncoming Mercedes SUV head-on before his car came to rest and caught fire. CHP investigators said they suspect both speed and alcohol may have been factors in the crash.
What Happened in the Ladd Road Crash Near Modesto?
CHP reports that a green 2026 Porsche coupe was traveling west on Ladd Road, near Tully Road, when it slammed into the back of a Ram pickup truck around 9:30 p.m. The impact sent the pickup off the roadway and into a rollover. The Porsche kept going, hit an eastbound Mercedes SUV head-on, then came to rest and burst into flames. The Porsche's 57-year-old driver died at the scene; his passenger and both people in the Mercedes were seriously hurt. The pickup driver and five passengers — including three children — escaped with minor injuries or none at all. Everyone involved was wearing a seatbelt. Anyone injured in a similar multi-vehicle collision should have the evidence preserved quickly before vehicles are repaired or scrapped.
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