2 Stanislaus County Sheriffs killed in traffic accident

MODESTO, Calif. (KTVU) - Two officers from Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department lost their lives today in a traffic collision.

Deputy Sheriff Jason Garner, a 9 year veteran, and Community Service Officer Raschel Johnson, a 15 year veteran are idenitified as the victims.

The single vehicle collision occurred around 8:20 on Saturday morning on Crows Landing Road and 7th Street in Modesto.

The CHP Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation team is handling the investigation.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department says, "Our hearts are broken and we pray for the family's of our Deputy and Community Service Officer".

No other information was immediately available.