A truck was traveling east on Yosemite Boulevard when it struck a man in a wheelchair who was in a crosswalk

Modesto Pedestrian Accident
Man in Wheelchair Killed in Modesto Pedestrian Accident at Yosemite Boulevard and Santa Ana Avenue

, CA. – A man in a wheelchair died after being struck by a car at a crosswalk in Modesto on Tuesday morning.

According to the Modesto Police Department, the accident happened at Yosemite Boulevard and Avenue at around 6:18 a.m.

A truck was traveling east on Yosemite Boulevard when it struck a man in a wheelchair who was in a crosswalk.

The unidentified man was transported to the hospital where he later died.

The truck driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.