Modesto, CA – A 63-year-old bicyclist was killed Monday afternoon after being struck by a Chevrolet Silverado in a hit-and-run crash in Modesto, a police report said.
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 4 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2026, near Needham Street and McHenry Avenue, as per the Modesto PD.
The Silverado was traveling on Needham Street when its driver, identified as Manuel Cerrillo-Mendoza, 33, of Modesto, turned into an alley west of McHenry Avenue. As the pickup traveled through the alley, it collided with the bicyclist, who was traveling on Alice Street.
Cerrillo-Mendoza fled the scene after the crash, leaving the bicyclist with fatal injuries. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators later located the Silverado and stopped it near 9th and M streets.
A DUI investigation determined that Cerrillo-Mendoza was allegedly driving under the influence. Investigators also found that he had a prior DUI-related history.
Cerrillo-Mendoza was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, hit-and-run resulting in death, and DUI causing injury or death.
The investigation remains ongoing.