Modesto, CA — The two teenage girls who were the victims of a pedestrian crash on the night of Friday, October 9, 2026, have been identified by family as 16-year-old Camila Mendoza Magallon and 15-year-old Nicole Cotzojay, according to ABC10.
Following this tragic collision, Camila lost her life as a result of her injuries, while Nicole has been hospitalized. As of Sunday, October 11, Nicole remained unresponsive, and her family has said she is not expected to survive.
According to the Modesto Police Department, at around 8:49 PM, Camila and Nicole were struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Coffee Road while they were attempting to cross at a crosswalk. The two girls, both students at Modesto High School, were attending a football game at Thomas Downey High School that night and had gone to get food and were walking back to the game.
Officers stationed at Downey reportedly began performing CPR on both girls until paramedics took over. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Investigators do not believe driver intoxication to have been a factor in this accident.
The families of the two girls have set up GoFundMe pages for Nicole and Camila to provide assistance in this difficult time.
Further details about this tragic pedestrian accident have not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Modesto Car Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
While no amount of money can replace the life of a child, if the driver is found to be at fault, a wrongful death claim made against their insurance provider can offer support for grieving families. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for damages such as funeral expenses and the loss of a daughter’s love, companionship, and support.
Modesto Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here, on Coffee Road near Thomas Downey High School, consider reaching out to a Modesto wrongful death lawyer with any questions and to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
