Manteca, CA - Driver Killed in Street Sweeper Crash on Hwy 99 at Lathrop Rd

Manteca, CA (June 30, 2025) – A person died after a street sweeper collided with a big rig Monday morning in Manteca, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) said.

The crash occurred on June 30, around 8:27 a.m., on the southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Lathrop Road. The driver of the street sweeper was unrestrained at the time of the crash, which resulted in critical injuries. They were taken to a nearby hospital, where they later died, CHP said. A passenger in the big rig reportedly suffered mild injuries, but EMTs assessed the person at the site. An investigation is currently active and being managed by law enforcement. Anyone with information related to this incident can call the CHP.

We send our best wishes for a fast and full recovery to those who were injured.

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