Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred on Hatch Road in Modesto, California.
What Happened: A box truck allegedly struck a cyclist.
Participants:
- Jered Freeman, cyclist
- Kenny Lima-Galdamez, driver of box truck
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Jered Freeman, 35, injured
Details:
On or about Thursday, August 19th, 2021, around 1:15 in the afternoon, an accident between a box truck and a cyclist sent a 35-year-old man to the hospital. Police representatives from the area said the accident was reported along Hatch Road in Modesto, California.
Officials said 35-year-old Jered Freeman was killed when he was allegedly struck by a box truck as he was riding along Hatch Road near the intersection with Dallas Street. Paramedics transported Freeman to a nearby hospital with serious injuries stemming from the accident. Police identified the driver of the box truck as Kenny Lima-Galdamez, who was unhurt in the accident.
According to Google Maps, the intersection of Hatch Road and Dallas Street is situated on the south side of Modesto.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene of the accident.