Roy Gillespie Killed in Head-On Collision on Geer Road in Hughson
Roy Gillespie ID’d as Man Killed in Hughson Crash on Geer Road near East Hatch Road
Hughson, California (June 25, 2021) – The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Bureau has identified the man who died Wednesday afternoon following a head-on crash near the Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center in Hughson as Roy Gillespie, 22, of Sonora.
The incident took place just before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, on Geer Road, just north of East Hatch Road.
The California Highway Patrol said Vidal Calderon, 61, of Delhi, was driving a 2005 Chevy pickup south on Geer Road when, for unknown reasons, he drifted to the right and crashed into a raised curb.
The pickup then swerved into the path of oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a 2013 Nissan sedan driven by Gillespie.
Geer Road Crash in Hughson Kills Sonora Man
Gillespie died at the scene.
Calderon sustained major injuries and was transported to the Doctors Medical Center.
All parties involved in the crash were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. Investigators believed alcohol or drugs did not play a role in the crash.
The incident remained under investigation.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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