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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. 

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Scene after the crash. CHP Modesto

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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