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Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle Collision, Authorities Investigate

Published

2 weeks ago

November 23, 2024

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.

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Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their loved ones to let them know they were ok. Carlos is a veteran of Univision, FOX, and Telemundo TV stations and a native of Modesto, California.

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Lynne Hardman

November 24, 2024 at 5:12 am

More police presence In Modesto is needed. We have had a lot of pedestrians killed when they took away jaywalking violation more pedestrians have died.they think they have the right away everywhere.and continue to walk out into moving traffic..wear black no lights on bike
Right more tickets might save their life.

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Traffic

Fatal Crash Closes Highway 108 Near Riverbank

Published

1 month 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.

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Crash Investigated in West Modesto

Published

1 month 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.

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Damaged Vehicle Found Near Hit and Run Crash Scene

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1 month ago

November 2, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Authorities investigated a crash Thursday night after a vehicle was found with significant front end damage.

At about 10:00pm California Highway Patrol Officers, Woodland Avenue Firefighters and AMR medical personnel responded to the 1300 block of McWilliams Way for a report of a vehicle that had appeared to have just been involved in a crash drove up to a business.

The vehicle pulled up to the front of a tow yard, making a lot of noise in the process. The employees, believing one of their own vehicles had been struck, came outside and saw the damaged vehicle.

Witnesses in the area said the driver appeared to smell like alcohol. Moments earlier, police were dispatched to the area of Carpenter Road and Torrid Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had struck a pole. Emergency personnel were unable to find the involved vehicle there.

After examining the driver, firefighters and medical personnel left the scene. Officers remained behind to investigate the crash.