Second Teenage Girl Dies After Being Struck by Car in Modesto Crosswalk
A second teenage girl, a student, who was struck by a car in a Modesto crosswalk has died. The incident occurred on Coffee Road near Downey High School.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, October 12, 2026 — A second teenage student has died after being struck by a car in a crosswalk in Modesto. The student was hit on Coffee Road, an area located near Downey High School.
The fatality marks the second death of a student in a crosswalk incident in the area. Details regarding the specific date of the incident, the identity of the student, and the circumstances leading to the collision were not immediately available. Information about the driver involved, including whether any charges have been filed or if an investigation is ongoing, has also not been provided.
The report indicates the incident occurred on Coffee Road, a street that serves the vicinity of Downey High School. This marks a tragic development following a previous similar incident involving a student in a Modesto crosswalk. The sum of these events raises concerns about pedestrian safety in the community, particularly for students navigating school zones.
Further details surrounding the first incident, including the timeline and the outcome for the first student, were not included in the provided summary. Similarly, specifics about the vehicle or the driver in this second collision are pending. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential safety measures being considered or reviewed in light of these fatalities.
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