Modesto, CA — On the evening of Friday, October 9, 2026, one young woman lost her life and other 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 on Coffee Road, near Thomas Downey High School.
Officers stationed at the high school were reportedly the first to respond to the crash, and they initiated CPR on the victims, attempting to stabilize their condition while waiting for paramedics to arrive on the scene.
After medical personal transported the two victims to a nearby hospital, one of the girls succumbed to her injuries.
According to investigations, the victims were attempting to cross at a marked 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.
The driver involved in this fatal crash stayed at the site of the accident and cooperated with authorites. Investigators did not detect any indication of driver intoxication.
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 trauma experienced by having lost a daughter.
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 qestions and to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
