Girl killed, another injured after being struck by vehicle, police said
Key Points:
- Two girls were struck by a vehicle Friday night near Thomas Downey High School in Modesto, with one girl dying and the other critically injured.
- The incident occurred while the girls were crossing in a crosswalk on the 1100 block of Coffee Road, prompting immediate CPR efforts by officers on scene.
- Both victims were transported to local hospitals; one succumbed to her injuries, while the other remains in critical condition.
- Police investigations are ongoing, with no signs of impairment reported in connection to the crash.
- The accident led to road closures on Coffee Road at East Fairmont Avenue and Brighton Avenue.