Francisco Hernandez VazquezObituary, Death – A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on the 300 block of Standiford Avenue in Modesto on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of a local resident, according to the Modesto Police Department.
The victim, 26-year-old Francisco Hernandez Vazquez, was driving a Nissan 350Z when he crashed into a stationary utility van. The impact caused Vazquez’s vehicle to come to a stop on the front lawn of an apartment complex. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital with severe injuries, where he later passed away.
The owner of the parked utility van involved in the accident has not been disclosed. At this time, the Modesto Police Department has not determined whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident. Fortunately, there were no other injuries or fatalities reported.
Witnesses to the crash are encouraged to reach out to MPD Traffic Safety Officer Brad Beavers at BeaversB@modestopd.com for further information.