4 Dead, 2 Injured After SUV Crash and Fire in Oakdale

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A 2014 Dodge SUV traveling northbound on the Oakdale-Waterford Highway in Oakdale, California crashed into a concrete barrier early Sunday morning, causing the vehicle to catch fire. Four people, identified as Adrian Solorio, Brenda Cisneros, their 5-year-old child, and an infant, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other children, a 12-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy, were able to escape the burning vehicle and were airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center with major injuries.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of high-speed highway travel and the importance of vehicle safety features, as well as the need for further investigation into what caused the driver to lose control of the SUV. The loss of life, especially of young children, is devastating for the local community.

The details

According to the California Highway Patrol, the SUV was traveling northbound when the driver veered off the road and hit a concrete barrier, causing the vehicle to catch fire. A family member identified the four deceased victims as Adrian Solorio, Brenda Cisneros, their 5-year-old child, and an infant. The two children who escaped, a 12-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy, suffered major injuries and were airlifted to the hospital.

• The incident occurred around 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
• The family was reportedly just 10 minutes from their home in Merced when the crash took place.

What’s next

The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the cause of the crash, and it is unclear what led the driver to veer off the road and hit the concrete barrier.