Modesto, CA — On the evening of Friday, October 9, 2026, one teenage girl lost her life, and another was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while they were crossing at a crosswalk, according to ABC10.
The Modesto Police Department reports that the accident took place at approximately 8:49 PM in the 1100 block of Coffee Road, near Thomas Downey High School.
Officers near the high school responded to the crash, and they initiated CPR on the victims, attempting to stabilize their condition while waiting for paramedics to arrive on the scene.
According to investigations, the victims were attempting to cross at a crosswalk when a car driving southbound on Coffee Road struck the two of them. Both girls were identified as students at Modesto High School attending a football game at Downey. They were reportedly returning to the game after having left to get something to eat.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Modesto Car Accidents and Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Claims
While no amount of money can replace the life of a child, a wrongful death claim made against the at-fault driver’s 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.
As for the surviving victim, the settlement from a personal injury claim can offer compensation for medical expenses — including surgeries, physical rehabilitation, permanent scarring, and mobility equipment — as well as pain and suffering.
Modesto Car Accident 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 car accident lawyer with any questions and to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
