Public Safety · Modesto, CA
Nicole Cotzojay, 15, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a Friday-night pedestrian collision at approximately 8:50 p.m. in the 1100 block of Coffee Road near Downey High School in Modesto. She was struck alongside Camila Mendoza Magallon, 16, a fellow Modesto High School student who died Saturday. Police say the driver, traveling south on Coffee Road, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators; a drug evaluation found no signs of impairment. The investigation continues, with police reviewing surveillance video. Modesto City Schools Superintendent Vanessa Buitrago announced counseling resources for students and staff affected by the deaths.
Public Safety · Modesto, CA
A second teenage girl, 15-year-old Nicole Cotzojay, died at a hospital Monday after being struck by a car Friday night while crossing Coffee Road near Downey High School in Modesto. Sixteen-year-old Camila Mendoza Magallon died at the scene; both were students at Modesto High School. Police do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role, and the driver is cooperating with the investigation. The crash comes amid a spate of traffic fatalities—Modesto police say at least five pedestrians or bicyclists have been killed in 10 days—and Captain Chris Adams pledged to increase traffic enforcement.
Public Safety · Modesto, CA
A second teenager has died following a crash near Downey High School in Modesto, California. In the ten days leading up to this incident, five pedestrians or bicyclists have been killed across four separate crashes involving cars in Modesto. The article does not provide specific dates, times, or circumstances for the individual crashes.
Public Safety · Modesto, CA
Nicole Cotzojay, 15, and Camila Mendoza Magallon, 16, both Modesto High School students, died after being struck by a southbound vehicle in the 1100 block of Coffee Road near Downey High School at approximately 8:50 p.m. Friday. The driver remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and a drug evaluation found no signs of impairment; police continue to review the collision and seek surveillance video. Modesto City Schools Superintendent Vanessa Buitrago announced counseling resources for students and staff and asked families to wear Panther colors Monday and Tuesday in support.
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Public Safety · Modesto, CA
Nicole Cotzojay, 15, and Camila Mendoza Magallon, 16—both Modesto High School students—died after being struck by a vehicle in the 1100 block of Coffee Road near Downey High School around 8:50 p.m. Friday. Police preliminary investigation indicates the driver was traveling south on Coffee Road and hit the girls while they were in a crosswalk; the driver remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and showed no signs of impairment. Modesto City Schools Superintendent Vanessa Buitrago announced counseling resources for students and staff affected by the tragedy. Police continue to review the scene and are seeking surveillance video as the investigation proceeds.
Public Safety · Modesto, CA
Two teenage girls were struck by a car near Thomas Downey High School in Modesto on Friday night, according to their families. The two families are grieving following the incident. No further details about the teens' conditions, the driver, or an ongoing investigation were provided in the report.
Public Safety · Modesto, CA
Two families in Modesto are grieving after their teenage daughters were reportedly struck by a car near Thomas Downey High School on Friday night. The article does not specify the extent of injuries, the identity or status of the driver, or whether law enforcement has taken further action.
