[03-15-2026] Merced County, CA – Car Crashes into Shed in Atwater, Trapping Two People Inside
A car went airborne and landed on top of a shed in Atwater on Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026, trapping two people inside. According to the Atwater Police Department, the crash occurred on Santa Fe Drive near Wallace Road. Investigators said the sedan was attempting to pass another vehicle at high speed when the driver […]
[03-16-2026] Merced County, CA – Two Children Critically Injured After Being Struck By Car in Santa Nella
Two children, ages 5 and 2, were critically injured after being struck by a car in Santa Nella, Merced County, on Monday evening, March 16, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident around 6:00 p.m. on South Venus Street. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 36-year-old man from Gustine was […]
[02-04-2026] Merced County, CA – Collision Between Two Commercial Vehicles in Dense Fog
California Highway Patrol officers responded to a collision between two commercial vehicles in the Merced area on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026. The crash occurred in dense fog that reduced visibility to less than 200 feet. The CHP issued a warning about the dangers of fog, which can drastically limit reaction time, flatten depth perception, […]
[02-05-2026] Merced County, CA – One Killed, Four Hospitalized After Head-On Crash Near Oakdale Rd.
A woman was killed, and four other people were hospitalized following a crash in Merced County on Thursday morning, February 5, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Oakdale Road and Fisher Road. Officers said a 21-year-old woman was driving an SUV on Oakdale […]
[01-28-2026] Merced County, CA – Woman Missing After Dune Buggy Crashes Into Delta-Mendota Canal Near Gustine
A woman remains missing following a crash into a canal in Merced County late Wednesday night, January 28, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around midnight at the Delta-Mendota Canal near Gustine. Authorities said a dune buggy was traveling along the canal bank near Route 140 at Gravel Pit Road when […]
[01-25-2026] Merced County, CA – Three Seriously Injured After DUI Head-On Crash on Highway 140 Near Rogers Rd.
Three people suffered major injuries following a head-on collision in Merced County on Sunday night, January 25, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle crash was reported around 7:29 p.m. on Highway 140 east of Rogers Road. Authorities said a 46-year-old Merced man was driving a 2011 Toyota Prius eastbound on Highway 140 […]
[01-15-2026] Merced County, CA – Jeep and Semi-Truck Collide Due to Dense Fog on Rural Rd.
A Jeep and a semi-truck collided on a rural road in Merced County on Thursday morning, January 15, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when the Jeep driver didn’t see the semi backing into a lot in time to slow down. The collision occurred after the Jeep hit the semi. No […]
[01-12-2026] Merced County, CA – Big Rig Overturns on Southbound Hwy 99 at Le Grand Road, Causing Lane Closures
A section of southbound Highway 99 in Merced County was closed following a crash involving an overturned big rig that damaged guardrails early Monday morning, January 12, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at Le Grand Road ,and the scene was cleared around 4:30 a.m. However, lane three of southbound Highway […]
[11-27-2025] Merced County, CA – Dog Ejected During Rollover Crash Involving Suspected DUI Driver on Thanksgiving Night
A French bulldog was ejected during a rollover crash involving two vehicles in Merced County on Thanksgiving night, November 27, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to a two-car collision that occurred on Thursday night. Investigators said one of the drivers was suspected of driving under the influence, and the impact caused […]
[11-30-2025] Merced County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed After Crash with Volkswagen on Highway 152 West of Lower Cottonwood
A Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider was killed after colliding with a Volkswagen Tiguan on Highway 152 west of Lower Cottonwood in Merced County on Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded around 1:35 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash involving a black 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a silver Volkswagen Tiguan. Both […]
