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Wheelchair-Bound Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Vehicle Collision

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4 months 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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Family Raises Funds for Driver Killed in Morgan Road Crash

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6 hours ago

March 16, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – The man killed Friday afternoon when his car collided with a semi leaves behind a wife and four children.

The crash happened at about 5:30pm near Morgan Road and Nelson Way. Officers responded to a report of a crash with major injuries. When they arrived they found a Ford Mustang that collided with a semi truck.

The driver of the Mustang suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Relatives identified the driver as Timoteo Alvarez, who leaves a wife and four children.

Anyone who would like to contribute to a fundraiser to help Timoteo’s family can visit the link below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/assist-timoteos-family-with-funeral-expenses

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Helicopter Recovery Under Way at Reservoir

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15 hours ago

March 16, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

STANISLAUS COUNTY – Recovery efforts began today for a helicopter that crashed at the Modesto Reservoir Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly before 11:00am Saturday in the northwest area of the reservoir. The pilot and passenger suffered minor to moderate injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to a hospital for care.

By 8:00am Sunday the Stanislaus County Sheriff Dive Team and heavy recovery equipment arrived at the reservoir to begin the recovery process. The helicopter sank below the surface of the water.

Waterways at the reservoir have been closed until further notice.

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Fatal Shooting Investigated Friday Night

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1 day ago

March 15, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Police Investigated a fatal shooting Friday night that claimed the life of a 28 year old man.

Shortly before 10:15pm, officers were dispatched to the area of the 300 block of South San Joaquin Street for a report of a person shot.

Arriving officers found the victim, identified only as a 28 year old man, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Detectives responded to investigate the case. No suspect information was available at time of publication.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.