Fatal car crash in Manteca kills at least four people including infant

(FOX40.COM) — A minivan with seven occupants inside was in a crash that killed at least four people on Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.

At around 10:07 p.m., a 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan was traveling westbound on Highway 120, west of Highway 99, between 60 and 65 mph. Police said the roadway was damp from rainy weather conditions earlier in the evening. For unknown reasons, the driver of the Toyota lost control of the vehicle.

The Toyota veered west off the freeway and into the dirt and grass median that separated eastbound and westbound highways, according to CHP. While traveling downward through the median the van became airborne, struck the Van Ryn Avenue overpass, overturned, and caught fire.

Bystanders reportedly pulled four children from the Toyota, including an infant, and three others who were between six and 14 years old. In addition, a 6-year-old girl was transported to UC Davis Medical Center with major injuries.

Four occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, according to CHP. It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. Anyone with information is advised by CHP to call the Stockton office at (209) 938-4800.