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Bicyclist Killed in River Road Crash

Published

4 years ago

August 2, 2021

MODESTO – The California Highway Patrol investigated a crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist Monday evening.

The crash was reported shortly before 7:15pm on the 800 block of River Road, just east of Ryder Way. The incident was initially reported as a person suffering a heart attack or medical emergency with a person on the ground. Arriving emergency personnel soon discovered that the person had been struck by a vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

River Road was closed by Stanislaus County Sheriff Deputies and CHP Officers for the duration of the investigation. They were led to a woman in a white sedan who had reported the incident. Her involvement in the collision was unclear Monday evening to authorities, but she was arrested at the scene for driving under the influence.

Early indications suggest the victim was riding a bicycle westbound when he was struck by a vehicle. He landed near his bicycle. He was believed to have been shopping at a sporting goods store on Hatch Road and on his way home in the area where the collision happened. A shopping bag was found nearby.

Anyone who may have witnessed or have information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol.

Traffic

Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle Collision, Authorities Investigate

Published

5 months ago

November 23, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Officers with the California Highway Patrol investigated a collision Saturday night that claimed the life of a pedestrian.

The incident was dispatched to officers at about 9:11pm near the area of South 9th Street and the Southbound Highway 99 onramp. Early reports indicate the person was down in the roadway. Arriving officers reported the pedestrian appeared to have been struck by a vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The onramp to the highway and the ramp to the Hatch Road over crossing was closed to traffic while officers investigated the collision. A vehicle with collision damage was located a short distance away and was later towed for evidence.

The area is the same location a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Late August.

At about 10:45pm a driver unrelated to the collision drove through the road closure and was found to be driving under the influence.

Traffic

Fatal Crash Closes Highway 108 Near Riverbank

Published

6 months ago

November 10, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

RIVERBANK – A crash closed a section of Highway 108 just east of Riverbank Sunday evening, claiming the life of a motorist.

The crash happened at about 6:15pm near the intersection of Highway 108 and Snedigar Road. Early reports indicate the crash involved two vehicles colliding head on, with one of them overturning on its side.

Both directions of the Highway were closed into Sunday night. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Traffic

Crash Investigated in West Modesto

Published

6 months ago

November 4, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Police closed off a roadway in West Modesto to investigate a collision after the driver of the involved vehicle was found unresponsive.

At about 8:30pm, emergency crews were called to the intersection of Briggs Avenue and Ackerman Way for a report of a crash involving two vehicles. Arriving personnel found the driver unresponsive and began providing care. The driver was rushed to a hospital by ambulance, where their condition was unknown at time of publication.

A neighbor captured the collision on their surveillance cameras. The video showed the car traveling at a slow speed and eventually colliding into the front of a parked car.

No further details were available Monday night.