Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Car on Santa Cruz Avenue near Mono Drive in Modesto
Modesto, California (November 9, 2023) – Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Thursday morning in Modesto.
The auto-pedestrian accident happened shortly before 6 a.m. on 310 Santa Cruz Avenue between Mono and Tenaya Drives, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A vehicle is reported to have struck the pedestrian on the roadway in unclear circumstances.
The victim, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
More information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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