Modesto, CA (September 30, 2025) — Police say a driver was killed in a single-car crash early Tuesday morning on Sylvan Avenue, between McReynolds and Roselle in Modesto. The collision happened shortly before 4 a.m. when a vehicle heading east struck a tree. The driver died at the scene, according to Modesto police.
Officers closed part of Sylvan Avenue while they investigated, and the driver’s name has not yet been released. The Modesto Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is handling the case and is asking anyone who may have seen the crash or has dash-cam video from the area to contact them. Investigators have not ruled out speed, impairment, or mechanical problems, but at this point no foul play is suspected.
