Ballico, CA – Crash on Turlock Rd Claims Young Child’s Life
Ballico, CA (August 25, 2020) – A car crash reported in Merced County claimed the life of one young boy while leaving others seriously injured on Sunday evening. At approximately 9:20 p.m., on August 23, the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Turlock Road.
Reports show that a crash involving three vehicles collided on Turlock Road near the intersection with Oakdale Road. Preliminary investigations found that 28-year-old Tasjuan Drake was driving a 2011 Cadillac SUV north on Oakdale Road when his vehicle was struck by a 2013 Ford Fusion, driving by 58-year-old Catherine Brehm, at the intersection with Turlock Road. The impact of the crash sent the two vehicles into a 2015 Toyota Tacoma, driven by 35-year-old Daniel Donham, which was stopped at the intersection.
A 7-year-old boy, a 4-year-old girl, a 2-year-old boy, Drake, and his front passenger, 25-year-old Heather Hill, were all injured in the accident. Drake and Hill were transported to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto for treatment of major injuries. The 4-year-old child and the 2-year-old child were both rushed to Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera.
The 7-year-old boy died from his injuries at the scene of the crash. At this time, the California Highway Patrol is investigating.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
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