Modesto, CA: Major Injury Bicycle Crash on Redwood Avenue near High Street
12-Year-Old Boy Injured in Modesto Bicycle Accident on Redwood Avenue near High Street
Modesto, California (June 5, 2019) – A boy was struck and injured by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Monday evening in Modesto, according to Modesto police.
The incident took place shortly before 7 p.m. June 3, on Redwood Avenue near High Street.
Police said a 12-year-old boy was riding his bike eastbound on Redwood Avenue when he was struck by a 2005 Dodge Ram driven northbound on High Street by David Azceta.
Boy Injured in Modesto Bicycle Accident
The boy was transported to a hospital with major injuries. His identity was not released.
Azceta was not hurt in the collision.
Police said alcohol or drugs were not believed to be factors in the collision.
The incident is under investigation.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
If you or your loved one was injured in this collision, Pacific Attorney Group could provide you with a police report on the accident. The report is important in deciding on the steps you should take.
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