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Pedestrian on Motorized Scooter Killed After Collision With Vehicle
MODESTO – Traffic safety officers with the Modesto Police Department investigated a collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in a motorized scooter Wednesday afternoon.
The collision happened shortly before 5:00pm on Briggsmore Avenue near Coffee Road. Early indications suggest the scooter and vehicle were traveling west on Briggsmore Avenue when the collision happened.
Life-saving attempts were made but the pedestrian did not survive. The involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Westbound Briggsmore Avenue was closed for the duration of the investigation.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact Officer Kyle Johnson at johnsonk@modestopd.com.
