Authorities reported that Rodney Abel, 58, of Modesto, was riding a nonmotorized scooter across Hatch Road from the north side to the south when he was hit by a westbound 2002 Honda sedan.
Modesto, CA – A scooter rider was struck and injured by a vehicle at an intersection in south Modesto on Friday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident was reported at about 8:35 p.m. October 9, in the area of Boulder Avenue and Hatch Road.
Authorities reported that Rodney Abel, 58, of Modesto, was riding a nonmotorized scooter across Hatch Road from the north side to the south when he was hit by a westbound 2002 Honda sedan.
Abel was ejected from the scooter by the impact of the collision. He was not wearing a helmet and was transported to a hospital with major injuries.
The driver of the sedan, Zaki Itehad, 49, of Modesto, was uninjured and remained at the scene.
According to police, alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have played a role in the incident.
The Modesto Police Department is still investigating the cause of the accident.