Modesto man arrested, charged with manslaughter after hit-and-run pedestrian collision
Updated: 2:16 PM PST Jan 18, 2023
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Modesto man arrested, charged with manslaughter after hit-and-run pedestrian collision
Updated: 2:16 PM PST Jan 18, 2023
A fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Modesto on Tuesday night is being investigated by Modesto Police Department’s traffic safety unit. The department said that a 65-year-old woman was hit by a GMC Yukon while walking across Prescott Road just south of Standiford Avenue in Modesto and died on the scene The driver of the vehicle left the scene after running into the woman but with the Assistance of witnesses they were located a few blocks away and arrested, Modesto police said. According to the department, the driver was 60-year-old Modesto resident Michael Russ, who they have charged with murder, manslaughter and felonies for a hit-and-run and driving under the influence. Modesto Police said they are still investigating the incident and that anyone with information can contact 209-572-9592.
A fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Modesto on Tuesday night is being investigated by Modesto Police Department’s traffic safety unit.
The department said that a 65-year-old woman was hit by a GMC Yukon while walking across Prescott Road just south of Standiford Avenue in Modesto and died on the scene
The driver of the vehicle left the scene after running into the woman but with the assistance of witnesses they were located a few blocks away and arrested, Modesto police said.
According to the department, the driver was 60-year-old Modesto resident Michael Russ, who they have charged with murder, manslaughter and felonies for a hit-and-run and driving under the influence.
Modesto Police said they are still investigating the incident and that anyone with information can contact 209-572-9592.
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