A fatal incident occurred Saturday night in Modesto when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, resulting in a fatality, as reported by FOX40. The Modesto Police Department confirmed that the accident took place around 11:30 p.m. on Briggsmore Avenue near Carver Road, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services.
The individual, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was immediately transported to a hospital yet tragility could not overcome the sustained injuries, according to a Facebook post from the Modesto Police Department. The driver involved in the incident remained at the scene, was cooperative with the police investigation which is still ongoing officers are asking any witnesses to come forward by reaching out to Traffic Safety Officer Justin Beverson.
While details of the accident are still being gathered, police indicate that the vehicle was heading west on Briggsmore Avenue at the time of the collision cooperation from the driver has provided initial insights into the circumstances of the incident.
Authorities are currently withholding the name of the deceased pending notification of next of kin inquiries into the cause and contributing factors of the accident continue as officials piece together the moments leading up to the tragic occurrence. In the meantime, Modesto Police encourage anyone who may have witnessed the accident to contact Officer Beverson at [email protected] for further investigation to be as thorough as possible, every detail can be crucial.
