Dustin Degetaire Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Yosemite Avenue [Modesto, CA]

Stolen Truck Involved in Collision Near Tuolumne Boulevard

 
MODESTO, CA (December 31, 2019) – Police arrested hit-and-run driver Dustin Degetaire after a crash on Yosemite Avenue on Tuesday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened near Tuolumne Boulevard just before 10:00 AM.
 
Reports from the Modesto Police Department showed that Degetaire, 21, of Jamestown, drove recklessly in a stolen Toyota Tacoma when officers turned on their emergency lights to catch up to the truck. He then ran a stop sign and collided with a Volkswagen Passat driven by a 24-year-old woman.
 
The woman suffered serious injuries and needed hospitalization. A 3-year-old child, who was restrained in a child safety seat, had minor injuries.
 
Police arrested Degetaire for burglary, resisting arrest, vehicle theft, hit-and-run causing injuries and driving with a suspended license.
 
Follow driving laws and be careful when behind the wheel. If involved in an accident, never leave the scene and wait for police officers and medical personnel to help you.

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