MODESTO – Authorities with the California Highway Patrol investigated a crash involving a disposal truck that claimed the life of the operator Monday afternoon.
Shortly after 2:00pm, emergency crews were dispatched to the 3600 block of Finch Road for a report of report of a truck that had crashed into a tree. Arriving personnel found a disposal vehicle that had collided into a fence and a tree.
Finch Road was closed for several hours as crews worked the scene. The crash claimed the life of the operator, who authorities identified Monday only as a 52 year old man.
The road conditions were wet with rainy weather Monday afternoon. Investigators worked to determine the factors leading up to the crash.
No further details were provided. California Highway Patrol Officials encourage motorists to slow down during rainy weather.