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Fatal Hit and Run Investigated in Ceres

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4 years ago

September 29, 2020

CERES – Authorities investigated a fatal hit and run collision involving a pedestrian Tuesday night.

Emergency responders were called to Mitchell Road just south of the Whitmore Avenue intersection at about 7:14pm initially for a report of a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle. Officers arrived and found that it was a pedestrian that had been hit.

The male victim was found unresponsive without a pulse. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

Officers at the scene said they believe the pedestrian was crossing Mitchell Road when he was struck, and were working to determine which direction they were walking.

Authorities said they were looking for a dark green or black Dodge Caravan type vehicle. The van was driven by a Hispanic man with short hair and a white shirt. The van was last seen eastbound on Whitmore Avenue from Mitchell Road and should have significant front damage and a broken windshield.

The Ceres Police Accident Investigation Team was called to the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash or who may have information is encouraged to call Ceres Police Dispatch at (209) 538-5712 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Fatal crash on Highway 99

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4 months ago

December 20, 2023

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The crash happened just south of Arch Road shortly before 6am

STOCKTON – A crash involving at least three vehicles claimed the life of a motorist Wednesday morning.

The crash was reported at about 5:57am on the northbound lanes of Highway 99 just south of the Arch Road exit. At least two lanes were blocked, and it was reported that one person was trapped in a vehicle.

Early reports indicate the involved vehicles were reported as a Chevy Malibu, a Ford Focus, and a medium duty truck.

The crash was cleared and traffic was reopened by 9:00am.

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Motorcycle Crash Closes Crows Landing Road

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11 months ago

June 2, 2023

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A CHP Officer takes measurements at a crash involving a motorcycle on Crows Landing Road Friday morning.

MODESTO – A crash involving a motorcyclist closed down Crows Landing Road Friday morning.

The crash happened shortly before 9:30am in between Service and Grayson Roads near a canal. Emergency crews responded for a report of a collision involving a street bike and at least one other vehicle towing a utility trailer.

The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital by ambulance, condition unknown. The roadway was closed down for over an hour as CHP Officers investigated and took measurements at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol.

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Pedestrian Killed in Turlock Vehicle Collision

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2 years ago

October 11, 2022

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Investigators use an imaging device to document Tuesday’s collision scene on Fulkerth Road in Turlock.

TURLOCK – A pedestrian was killed during a collision involving a motor vehicle Tuesday afternoon, closing down a busy roadway.

The collision happened at about 3:45pm on Fulkerth Road west of North Tully Road. Traffic was impacted while officers investigated the collision. Westbound Fulkerth Road between Tully Road and Countryside Drive.

On a social media post, the department asked motorists to avoid the area until further notice. Vehicles used a nearby shopping center to navigate around the scene. Eastbound traffic was not affected.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Turlock Police.