The collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. on October 9 in the 1100 block of Coffee Road, near Downey High School.
Modesto, CA – Two Modesto High School students have died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Modesto Friday night. The second girl succumbed to her injuries over the weekend, according to a police report.
The collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. on October 9 in the 1100 block of Coffee Road, near Downey High School.
Two girls, identified as 16-year-old Camila Mendoza Magallon and 14-year-old Nicole Cotzojay, were walking in a crosswalk when they were hit by a southbound vehicle. The girls were walking to a football game at Downey High School.
Both girls were taken to the hospital, where Camila Magallon died.
Nicole Cotzojay remained hospitalized with severe injuries. Unfortunately, the authorities have confirmed that Cotzojay succumbed to her injuries over the weekend.
Both girls attended Modesto High School, according to Modesto City Schools officials.
The incident remains under investigation.
GoFundMe pages have been created to raise funds for the funeral of both Magallon and Cotzojay.