Woman killed after car crashes into Modesto home planned to donate kidney to son - CBS Sacramento

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Modesto, California
Tuxford Lane
Incident type
Crash, Pursuit, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Modesto California in Modesto, California: A 20‐year‐old driver pursued by the California Highway Patrol crashed his vehicle into a Modesto home on Tuxford Lane, killing 73‐year‐old Carla Zepeda who was housesitting. The crash occurred during a nighttime pursuit after officers attempted to stop the suspect for suspected DUI and a suspended license.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Carla Zepeda Unknown Fatal
Zachariah Knobel Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Woman killed after car crashes into Modesto home planned to donate kidney to son - CBS Sacramento

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