Stockton Collision: Fire Engine Crashes into Home and Vehicles [Stockton, CA]

STOCKTON, CA (April 18, 2024) — A fire engine responding to an emergency call collided with a sedan and a pickup truck before crashing into a house in Stockton Wednesday morning. 

The incident occurred at the intersection of West Lane and Alpine Avenue, significantly damaging the home and injuring multiple people.

The fire engine was traveling north to a fire when it struck the eastbound sedan, crossed a median, and collided with the pickup truck. The engine then slammed into the nearby house, whose owner was coincidentally buying coffee across the street at the time.

Both vehicle drivers were hospitalized, with the truck driver in critical condition. Four firefighters also sustained injuries but are expected to recover. The home suffered severe structural damage, prompting an investigation into its safety.