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Speeding Car Causes Head-On Crash in West Modesto Neighborhood

September 17, 2020 | Edward Smith

Modesto Couple Injured by Speeding Car

A couple from Modesto was recently injured after being hit by a car that was speeding in their neighborhood. The car accident occurred along Blue Gum Avenue in west Modesto. A man and his girlfriend were sitting inside their parked truck in front of their house when they were struck head-on by a speeding vehicle. The father of the injured man said the couple was lucky to be alive and only suffered minor injuries in the crash. Additional details regarding the incident were not immediately available.

Man Killed After Fatal Hit and Run Pedestrian Crash in Modesto

September 3, 2020 | Edward Smith

Driver of Truck Sought in Modesto Fatal Hit and Run

A driver of a pickup truck is being sought by Modesto officials after crashing into a man and killing him in a fatal hit and run on the night of Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The pedestrian accident occurred around 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of L Street and Eighth Street. The Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD) reported that the man was attempting to walk across the intersection when he was struck by a 1994-2004 GMC or Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck whose driver reportedly fled the scene afterward. Sadly, the pedestrian, 42-year-old Patrick McHaley of Modesto, passed away at the site of the hit and run accident.

Two Children Injured After Car Crash on Highway 99 in Modesto

September 2, 2020 | Edward Smith

Children Injured After Car Crash in Modesto

Two children were injured and transported to the hospital after a chain-reaction car crash on Highway 99 in Modesto, CA, on the early morning of Sunday, August 30, 2020. The series of motor vehicle accidents occurred around 2:05 a.m. on southbound State Route 99 just north of the Standiford Avenue and Beckwith Road interchange. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the first collision occurred when a 2005 GMC SUV veered to the left and crashed into a center divider. The driver of the GMC reportedly fled the scene on foot and left the vehicle behind, partially blocking the fast lane of the highway.

Get to Know Modesto – 7 Fun Facts

August 23, 2020 | Edward Smith

A City Built on Agriculture

Modesto, California is located in the Central Valley, between Sacramento to the north and Fresno to the south. The city has been designated as a Tree City USA. Modesto is well known for its rich agricultural history – its county, Stanislaus, is in the top six of California counties in terms of farm production. Modesto’s main farm products are almonds, milk, walnuts, chickens, and corn silage. In 2011, Stanislaus County grossed more than $3 billion in agricultural production.

Gilroy Man Killed After Truck Accident in Stanislaus County

August 12, 2020 | Edward Smith

Man Killed After Big Rig Crash in Stanislaus County

A big rig crash in northern Stanislaus County resulted in a man from Gilroy being killed on the evening of Saturday, August 8, 2020. The trucking collision occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Crows Landing Road in the vicinity of Ehrlich Road. A man was driving a 1998 GMC truck hauling a one-axle trailer southbound on Crows Landing Road. At the same time, a 2015 Volvo big rig was headed northbound on Crows Landing. For unknown reasons, the GMC and the Volvo tractor-trailer collided. The driver of the Volvo was uninjured in the semi-truck collision. Sadly, the driver of the GMC passed away at the scene. Officials have identified him as 62-year-old Eric Lynn Ollis of Gilroy.

41-Year-Old Man Killed After Pedestrian Crash in Downtown Modesto

August 11, 2020 | Edward Smith

Man Killed After Pedestrian Collision in Modesto

A man was killed after a pedestrian collision on Highway 99 in downtown Modesto, CA, on the morning of Monday, August 10, 2020. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred on the northbound side of State Route 99 and the Sierra Drive overcrossing shortly before 3:00 a.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said a man was walking on the side of the highway when he was hit by a car. The impact propelled him into the middle lane, where a second vehicle crashed into him. This caused the second car to lose control and strike a guardrail. Sadly, the pedestrian, 41-year-old Modesto resident David Lawson, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Their identity has been withheld due to pending notification of next-of-kin. The driver of the second vehicle remained at the scene, but officials are still trying to locate the first driver that crashed into the pedestrian.

Four Injured, Hospitalized After Big Rig Crash in Modesto

July 30, 2020 | Edward Smith

Four Taken to Hospital After Truck Crash in Modesto

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that four parties were taken to the hospital after a truck crash near Modesto on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Preliminary reports suggested that the motor vehicle accident occurred around 1:40 p.m. at Claratina and Oakdale roads close to the northeast corner of Modesto. Two cars and a big rig were involved, and wreckage from the truck accident was found in an orchard. According to an incident summary by the battalion chief of the Modesto Fire Department, one party was trapped inside a vehicle. Emergency crews were prompted to use hydraulic extrication tools to remove the patient. A total of four people were taken to local hospitals for the treatment of moderate to serious injuries. Updates regarding the trucking collision have not yet been released by officials.

Pedestrian Injured After Hit and Run on McHenry Avenue in Modesto

July 16, 2020 | Edward Smith

Serious Injuries Reported After Modesto Hit and Run

Local authorities reported serious injuries after a hit and run accident in the Modesto area on the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The incident occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. on McHenry Avenue at Fairmont Avenue. A female pedestrian was reportedly crossing McHenry Avenue when she was hit by a newer-model dark-colored sedan. The driver of the vehicle allegedly fled the scene after the pedestrian accident. A passerby reported the hit and run to the Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD). First responders were called to the scene to transport the woman to a local hospital for treatment. She is expected to survive her injuries. Investigators said they will be seeking surveillance video footage of the crash to identify the suspect vehicle and its driver.

Man Injured After Service Road Hit and Run Accident in Modesto

July 13, 2020 | Edward Smith

Pedestrian Injured in Modesto Hit and Run Crash

A pedestrian was injured after a hit and run crash in the Modesto area on the morning of Friday, July 10, 2020. The pedestrian accident occurred on Faith Home Road and East Service Road around 9:40 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a man was walking in the area when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver of the car reportedly left the scene. Upon arrival of officials, he was found lying down in the roadway. An American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance was called to the scene to transport him to the hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. An update regarding his condition and the identity of the hit and run driver was not immediately available.

Driver Sought After Fatal Hit and Run on Standiford in Modesto

July 10, 2020 | Edward Smith

Driver Sought After Fatal Hit and Run in Modesto

A driver is being sought by the Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD) after a recent fatal hit and run accident. The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Standiford Avenue just west of Carver Road. Officials said 56-year-old Juan Ante of Modesto was walking across Standiford Avenue when he was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling westbound. The car was described by authorities as a silver midsize sedan with dark-colored wheels based on surveillance video footage. The suspect driver reportedly did not stop and continued northbound of Shawnee Drive, just west of the pedestrian accident site. Police said the car involved in the hit and run is expected to have significant front-end damage.