February 20, 2024 - Turlock Police Department officials report that on February 15, 2024, Turlock Police Officers arrested a 17-year-old male involved in a fatal collision that took place on December 29, 2023, at the intersection of West Christofferson Parkway and North Kilroy Avenue in Turlock.

The juvenile was booked into the Stanislaus County Juvenile Detention Center. He was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter with Gross Negligence, Failure to Obey Restricted Driver’s License Provisions, Unsafe Speed, and Reckless Driving resulting in Bodily Injury.

The Turlock Police Department extends their support and deepest condolences to Coach John Williams’ family, friends, and students. We would like to remind the community of the importance of following all traffic laws and how dangerous speeding can be.

Coach John Williams was killed in a three-car crash on December 29, 2023, he was 48 years old. Mr. Williams was a beloved Turlock High School basketball coach for over twenty years.