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56-Year-Old Woman Hospitalized after Struck by Car near Colorado Avenue
MODESTO, CA (September 15, 2018) – A woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian crash on Rouse Avenue, on Saturday evening.
The crash occurred at around 6:45 PM near Colorado Avenue. The victim, 56-year-old Tammy Galton of Modesto, was walking westbound on the edge of Rouse and west of Colorado when she was struck by a westbound sedan. It is unclear what speed the vehicle was traveling at the time of the collision. Following the incident, the driver fled from the scene, leaving the injured woman in the road.
Galton sustained severe head trauma and was transported to the Memorial Medical Center for treatment. There was no information on her current medical condition, and authorities are still searching for the driver of the yellow sedan.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the CHP Modesto office at (209) 545-7440 or the Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers may provide information anonymously and be eligible for a cash reward. Tips also can be submitted via www.stancrimetips.org or by downloading the P3 app on a mobile device. No additional information has been released to the public at this time.
It is important to always be on the lookout in an area with pedestrians, especially if you are a residential or highly populated area. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe.
If you or a loved one was injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, contact the experienced auto accident lawyers at Sweet Law Group. We promise to work for you, until we achieve the proper compensation and justice that you and your family deserve. Call our offices at (800) 203-3061 for a free consultation with a legal professional in your area. We can also be contacted 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message for your convenience.
