Modesto driver accused of DUI, hit-and-run in collision that left pedestrian dead, police say
A man is accused of DUI and hit-and-run after a pedestrian was killed in a collision early Sunday morning in Modesto, police said.
The collision happened around 1:30 a.m. near Yosemite Boulevard and Severin Avenue. Police said a pedestrian was crossing the road when she was struck by a Toyota traveling west on Yosemite Boulevard.
The pedestrian was found unresponsive at the scene and was taken to a hospital, where she later died, police said.
Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Eloy Diaz of Modesto. He was located shortly after the collision.
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