Elderly Man Fatally Struck by Car While on Mobility Scooter in Modesto
A 63-year-old man, identified as Darrell Kostner, was fatally struck by a car on Thursday morning while using a mobility scooter in Modesto, near the intersection of Claud Road and East Orangeburg Avenue.
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A 63-year-old man has died after being struck by a car while riding a mobility scooter in Modesto. The incident occurred on Thursday morning.
The man has been identified as Darrell Kostner. The collision took place in the vicinity of Claud Road and East Orangeburg Avenue.
Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision were not immediately available. The driver of the vehicle involved, as well as the specific make and model of the car, have not been publicly disclosed by authorities. It is also unclear whether any other individuals were in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The Modesto Police Department is reportedly investigating the fatal accident. Information regarding the exact time of the incident on Thursday morning, the sequence of events, or any contributing factors has not yet been released.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The Modesto Police Department has not provided information on when the full report of the incident will be made public.
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