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Wheelchair-Bound Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Vehicle Collision

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2 weeks ago

November 26, 2024

MODESTO – A pedestrian using a wheel chair was struck and killed in a collision on Yosemite Boulevard Tuesday morning.

The collision happened near the intersection of Yosemite Boulevard and Santa Ana Avenue. The area between Wilson and Santa Cruz Avenues were closed while authorities investigated the collision.

Early reports indicate the pedestrian was struck by a utility style work truck. The truck was stopped near Santa Cruz Avenue facing eastbound along the sidewalk.

No further details surrounding the collision were immediately available Tuesday morning.

Anyone with information regarding the crash is encouraged to contact the Modesto Police Department.

Click below to watch a video from the scene.

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Carlos Rodriguez

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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November 26, 2024 at 4:57 pm

Trucks and cars kill we all need to slow down and live! A drunk driver run over my nephew and his best friend at 16 years old both dead, the driver had 7 DUIs on his driving record he got seven years fo two counts of manslaughter you call that Justice?

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Pedestrian Killed in Collision With Vehicle

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4 hours ago

December 10, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – A pedestrian was killed in a collision with a vehicle Tuesday night on South 9th Street.

The collision happened shortly before 6:45pm just south of River Road in the Southbound lanes. Early reports indicate an orange Fiat ran over the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Fiat remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The roadways leading up to the crash scene were closed by Sheriff Deputies.

California Highway Patrol Officers responded to investigate.

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Pedestrian Involved Collision Investigated in Modesto

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4 days ago

December 6, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Authorities investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian collision Friday evening on Kansas Avenue.

The collision took place near Reno Avenue. Officers closed off both directions of Kansas Avenue during the investigation. The driver of the involved vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with officers.

Investigators marked areas of the roadway as evidence, one of them appeared to be a boot.

The condition of the pedestrian was unknown at time of publication.

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Collision Involving Motorcyclist Closes Down Carpenter Road

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5 days ago

December 5, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – A collision involving a sedan and a motorcycle closed down Carpenter Road Thursday night.

The crash happened shortly after 9:00pm near Elm Avenue. One patient was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Their condition at time of publication was unknown. The other motorist involved in the collision remained on scene and cooperated with police.

Carpenter Road was closed between Kansas Avenue and Maze Boulevard while police investigated the collision.

This was the second major collision investigation involving a motorcycle for police investigators on Thursday.

Click below for video from the scene.