1 girl dead and 1 hospitalized in Modesto car crash
A Modesto crash on Coffee Road left one girl dead and another critically injured after a vehicle struck them in a crosswalk Friday night, police say.
Two young pedestrians were struck near Downey High School in Modesto on Friday night, leaving one girl dead. The other juvenile remains hospitalized in critical condition following the collision, according to the Modesto Police Department. The crash happened as the girls crossed the street.
Around 8:49 p.m., the Modesto Police Department responded to reports of a collision. The crash occurred in the 1100 block of Coffee Road. Officers found that two female juveniles had been hit while crossing.
A vehicle was traveling southbound on Coffee Road, police said. The car struck both pedestrians inside a crosswalk. Officers at Downey High School responded immediately.
They started CPR on both girls. Officers continued life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived at the scene. Paramedics transported both juveniles to a local hospital.
One girl later died from her injuries, police said. The second girl is in critical condition. The driver remained on scene. The driver cooperated with authorities.
Investigators often examine road conditions and driver actions during major traffic collision reviews. Detectives also review physical evidence gathered by patrol units at crash scenes.
Modesto investigators are seeking surveillance footage of the collision. Anyone with video evidence can contact the Modesto Police Department.
