Devastating Hit-and-Run Crash on Southbound State Route 99 Kills 1 [Modesto, CA]

1 Person Dead in Modesto Pedestrian Accident on Southbound State Route 99

MODESTO, CA (December 25, 2023) – Sunday morning, a devastating hit-and-run crash on southbound State Route 99 killed one person.

The incident happened at around 5:00 a.m. in the southbound lane of State Route 99.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck a male pedestrian, and then fled the scene without stopping to provide aid.

Moreover, responders pronounced the victim, who was lying on the west shoulder in the southbound lane of State Route 99, dead at the scene.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities asked anyone with details about the crash to call CHP at 209-356-2900.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.

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