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Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Involving Bicyclist

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MODESTO – Police investigated a collision that closed a busy roadway Monday night.

The collision happened at about 9:15 near the intersection of Yosemite Boulevard and La Loma Avenue. Responding officers arrived to find an elderly man in the roadway suffering from major injuries. Life saving attempts were made by first responders, but the man died at the scene.

Police believe the man was walking a bicycle north through a crosswalk at the time of the collision, but against a red crossing signal.

Traffic officers responded to investigate the collision, as the involved motorist did not stop at the scene. Authorities are searching for a silver sedan that continued westbound after striking the pedestrian.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Officer Rivera at (209) 342-6105 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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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Fatal Crash Closes Highway 108 Near Riverbank

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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

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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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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.

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