September 21 wrongful death pedestrian accident in Modesto

On September 21 Lorna Jean Holbrook was killed after being hit by a car in Modesto. According to reports Holbrook was crossing Yosemite Boulevard in Modesto when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle drove away from the scene of the accident. The death of Holbrook marks the 13th fatality in Stanislaus County this year from a pedestrian or bicycle versus vehicle accident.

September 21 Madera pedestrian accident

On September 21 a young boy was killed after being hit by a car in Madera. The three-year-old boy was crossing the street near the intersection of Olive Avenue and Martin Street at the time of the accident. The vehicle that hit him then fled the scene of the accident. The victim was taken to Madera Community Hospital where he later died.

September 21 Highway 33 wrongful death accident

On September 21 Benito Balderaz was killed in a tragic wreck on Highway 33 near the Kings-Fresno County line. According to reports Balderaz was driving north on Highway 33 when he crossed the middle line directly into the path of a big rig truck. His car hit the big rig head-on. Balderaz died as a result of the accident. Hugh Forster, the driver of the big rig,  was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno with moderate injuries.