Modesto, CA, July 14, 2025 – Authorities have identified 34-year-old David Torres Garcia of Turlock as the man who was tragically killed in a fatal collision with a semi-truck on Monday morning, July 14, in Modesto. The deadly crash occurred at approximately 10:14 a.m. at the intersection of South Carpenter Road and West Monte Vista Avenue, according to the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office. Investigators reported that Garcia was driving a Toyota Camry eastbound on Monte Vista Avenue when he entered the intersection and was struck by a southbound 2020 Freightliner big rig operated by Julio Hernandez, 54, of Fresno. The semi-truck driver reportedly had the right of way and was not required to stop at the intersection.
David Torres Garcia Killed in Big Rig Collision at South Carpenter Road and West Monte Vista Avenue in Modesto
A tragic collision occurred Monday morning, July 14, 2025, at approximately 10:14 a.m. on South Carpenter Road at West Monte Vista Avenue in Modesto, California. According to the California Highway Patrol, a big rig truck collided head-on with a sedan at the intersection. The sedan driver, later identified as David Torres Garcia, was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services also transported other occupants to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. The cause of the collision is under investigation, including whether driver fatigue or vehicle malfunction may have been factors
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