Overview
- The collision occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Oct. 19 in unincorporated southeast Stockton near Mariposa Road west of Dodds Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
- CHP said a gray Ford SUV traveling eastbound entered the westbound lane and struck a silver Hyundai sedan that was heading westbound.
- Inside the Hyundai were a mother driving, a father in the front passenger seat, and their three children; the father died at the scene, officials said.
- A 4-year-old and a 2-year-old were pronounced dead at San Joaquin General Hospital, while the mother and a 1-year-old were hospitalized with major injuries.
- The SUV’s driver was treated for moderate injuries at Modesto Memorial Hospital and arrested on suspicion of DUI, with authorities withholding the driver's identity as the investigation continues.