Modesto, CA – On the morning of Thursday, September 17, 2026, a pedestrian collision left three children and a woman hospitalized near Eisenhut Elementary School, according to FOX40.
The Modesto Police Department reports that the accident took place around 7:45 AM at the Janet and Sheldon Drives crosswalk.
Authorities said the group was walking to school when they were struck by a car. The three children were airlifted to the hospital, and the woman was transported by ambulance. It remains unknown whether the children attended Eisenhut Elementary.
The Stanislaus Union School District confirmed all students are safe and said officers will monitor traffic near the school in the coming weeks. Counselors and mental health support teams were made available on campus for students and staff affected by the incident.
Police are investigating and searching for video footage of the crash. No information about the driver or what led to the collision had been released at the time of reporting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Modesto Police Department.
Modesto Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law imposes a heightened duty of care on drivers near schools and marked crosswalks, particularly during times when children are likely to be walking to and from campus. When a driver strikes multiple pedestrians in a school crosswalk, investigators with California law enforcement examine speed, visibility, and the driver’s attentiveness to determine what caused the crash.
Because this incident involved three children in addition to an adult, the family of each child may have a distinct claim reflecting that child’s own injuries, separate from the woman’s own claim, even though all four were struck in the same collision. Those injured in this collision may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim, which can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
Modesto Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident like the one described here, at the Janet and Sheldon Drives crosswalk, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
