Man Fatally Struck by Pickup in Modesto Pedestrian Accident on B Street near Beard Street
MODESTO, CA (July 26, 2021) — A man in a wheelchair died after a pedestrian accident on B Street in Modesto on Wednesday, July 21.
According to Modesto Police spokeswoman Sharon Bear, the incident happened at around 10:00 p.m. on B Street south of Beard Street. The man was crossing B Street outside of a crosswalk. Then an eastbound Dodge Dakota driven by a 27-year-old Modesto man hit him.
Bear said the driver of the Dodge remained at the scene. Drugs and/or alcohol did not appear as factors in the incident.
Paramedics pronounced the man in the wheelchair dead at the scene. His identity was not immediately available, pending notification of his loved ones.
Anyone who saw the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636.
We at the Law Offices of Daniel Kim send out our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.
Legal support after a fatal pedestrian accident is a call away. The wrongful death lawyers at The Law Offices of Daniel Kim will fight for you to get the compensation that your family deserves. We are a top-rated personal injury law firm that has won thousands of successful settlements. Daniel will work with you to better understand your situation. Our team is 100% dedicated to assisting our clients throughout every step of the process. We work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Call us today at (800) 895-7199 for a free consultation. Let us guide you. If you are a family member of the victims involved in this accident, we can help you request a police report.