Kenneth Rocha dies in fatal Escalon three-car collision
Fatal Escalon car crash death of Kenneth Rocha – Obituary
Kenneth Rocha, 77, of Oakdale, tragically lost his life in a three-vehicle collision near the intersection of Mariposa and Skiff roads on Sunday evening, December 1. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Rocha was driving a 2011 Nissan eastbound on Mariposa Road at approximately 55 mph. For reasons yet to be determined, his vehicle crossed the double yellow lines into the westbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2015 Ford traveling in the opposite direction at the same speed. A 2024 Mercedes, which was following the Ford, subsequently struck the vehicle after the initial impact.
Emergency crews extricated all occupants from the vehicles and transported them to San Joaquin General Hospital. Rocha succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:55 p.m. Sunday.
The extent of injuries to the other drivers remains unknown. Investigators have yet to determine if drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.