Family, friends, and the Manteca, California, community are keeping Jon Burgess in their thoughts after he sustained major injuries in a devastating three-vehicle collision that claimed the life of another motorist on Saturday night in San Joaquin County.
According to an update released by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Ladd Road near Tully Road. Investigators reported that a westbound green 2026 Porsche coupe, allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed, struck the rear of a Ram pickup truck.
The impact caused the pickup truck to lose control, leave the roadway, and overturn. After the initial collision, the Porsche continued westbound before crossing into the opposite lane, where it collided head-on with an eastbound Mercedes SUV.
Authorities said the Porsche came to rest in the roadway and caught fire following the head-on crash. The driver of the Porsche, a 57-year-old man from Modesto, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jon Burgess, 38, of Manteca, who was riding as a passenger in the Porsche, suffered major injuries in the collision. Emergency medical personnel transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Several occupants of the other vehicles involved in the crash also sustained serious injuries and received medical care.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the factors that led to the chain-reaction crash. No additional information regarding the conditions of the injured victims has been released at this time.
News of the incident has prompted an outpouring of concern and support for Jon Burgess and everyone affected by the tragic crash. Friends, family members, and members of the community have shared messages of encouragement and prayers for his recovery while extending condolences to the family of the deceased driver.
As investigators continue their work, authorities are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact the California Highway Patrol. Additional details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
The thoughts of the community remain with Jon Burgess, the injured victims, and all families impacted by this tragic incident as they navigate the difficult days ahead.