2 drivers arrested near Modesto after alleged street race ends in crash
Two drivers are under arrest after an alleged street race near Modesto ended in a crash Tuesday night.
California Highway Patrol Modesto said a Chevy Camaro lost control when turning on Pirrone Road from Stoddard Road, crashing into a nearby orchard. Officers allege the Camaro was racing a Ford Mustang.
After the crash, both drivers were arrested and their cars were impounded for 30 days.
CHP said the Camaro allegedly had a retractable license plate cover to hide its identity.
Police have given no further details on the identities of the racers.
The area where the crash happened is about 8 miles north of Modesto, near the community of Salida.
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