Tanya Dorton Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run Crash on Sierra Drive [MODESTO, CA]

Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash at Sierra Drive and 5th Street

 
MODESTO, CA (September 17, 2019) – A woman was hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning in Modesto.
 
The crash happened 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Sierra Drive and 5th Street.
 
Officers responded to the scene and found a female pedestrian lying on the ground. Her injuries indicated that she had been hit by a vehicle and the driver left her on the road.
 
Paramedics rushed the woman, identified as 41-year-old Tanya Dorton, to a hospital in an unknown condition.
 
At this time, authorities are still investigating the incident and on the lookout for the suspect.
 
Drivers play a major responsibility in pedestrian accidents. This type of accident occur when drivers are careless and fail to yield in a crosswalk or when they turn right on a red light without looking out for a pedestrian. To promote road safety, remain extra cautious on your surroundings and always follow traffic rules and designated speed.

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