4-Year-Old Boy Injured in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Donald Street near Hancock Street [Modesto, CA]

4-Year-Old Boy Hurt in Modesto Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Donald Street

 
MODESTO, CA (August 8, 2022) — A 4-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run accident on Donald Street near Hancock Street on Saturday.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the hit-and-run accident happened as the child and his caregiver were standing near a stopped ice cream truck. For unknown reasons, a driver in a possible white Dodge Nitro SUV was speeding down Donald Street when the suspect struck the 4-year-old child.
 
Rather than stopping to help the boy, the driver left the scene and fled northbound on Hancock Street.
 
Soon after the 9:40 p.m. crash occurred, paramedics responded and airlifted the child to UC Davis Medical Center in serious condition.
 
At this time, investigators need the public’s help in identifying the suspect involved in this hit-and-run. If anyone has seen this accident, please call the California Highway Patrol at (209) 545-7440.
 
When driving in residential areas, follow the speed limit and scan the area for children or pedestrians on the road. Being aware and vigilant of your surroundings minimizes the risks of accidents. Slow down as this can provide you with more time to respond to anything in front of you.

If you have been hospitalized in a pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident or car accident, get a lawyer involved. At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, we help victims of road accidents recover. With our extensive knowledge of the legal system, we can prove liability and hold the appropriate reckless party accountable. Allow us to determine the best course of action for your lawsuit while you heal from your wounds. Our goal lies in making you aware of your options at this time. To learn more, call (800) 895-7199. We can also get you a copy of the police report from the accident.