Early findings not final in fatal crash involving Stockton city manager, police clarify

Stockton police have emphasized that their investigation into a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision involving City Manager Johnny Ford last week remains ongoing, saying that early findings are not final amid concerns from the public.

In a statement Tuesday, the Stockton Police Department said a final determination will be made only after all investigative steps are completed. Police acknowledged concerns raised by community members after a preliminary assessment found the driver, who was Ford, was not at fault, stressing that such early conclusions are based on limited information and could change.