Sheriff’s Deputy Dead After Fatal Crash

A sheriff’s deputy died from his injuries on November 26th, a day after crashing into a power pole while responding to a pursuit.

Deputy Antonio “Tony” Hinostroza of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department responded to a DUI chase near Riverbank around 10 p.m. Sunday when he crashed into a power pole.

Hinostroza had been with the Sheriff’s Department for nearly two decades.

Everyone at the Traut firm sends their thoughts and prayers to the Hinostroza family.

To learn more about what you should do if you, or a loved one, were injured as a pedestrian, visit our vehicle accidents page.

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