Pedestrian Killed in Modesto Accident
Police identified the pedestrian as Edward Heiss, 73, who died at a hospital after being struck on Prescott Road in Modesto.
Candice BondEdward Heiss, 73, was killed in a pedestrian crash on Prescott Road at Mt. Vernon Drive in Modesto on November 3, according to the Modesto Police Department.
How the Prescott Road Crash Unfolded
Officers were sent to the intersection at about 1:12 p.m. on Tuesday. Police said Heiss was in the south crosswalk of Prescott Road, and the walk signal was lit, when a car turning left from Mt. Vernon Drive hit him. Heiss was taken to a nearby hospital, and police said he died there. Police said the driver, who is 46, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Where the Modesto Police Investigation Stands
The Modesto Police Department said its investigation is still ongoing. Police have not announced any charges. No further details have been released about what remains to be determined.
Many newer cars keep a short record of the moments around a crash. Investigators may download that data, and making sense of it can take weeks.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Sources
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in California usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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