Modesto, CA- Police Chase Ends in Fatalities on Yosemite Blvd Near 14th and D Streets

Modesto, CA (June 17, 2019)- Two pedestrians were killed in a police chase-involved crash on Saturday at Yosemite Boulevard near 14th and D Street.

According to the Modesto Police Department, a chase commenced when police officers located a stolen car at approximately 1:45 am. The driver of the vehicle fled from the scene at Briggsmore Avenue and Lakewood Avenue.

During the high-speed chase, individuals inside the vehicle began to shoot at the police vehicles. The stolen car finally crashed into a food truck and hit two pedestrians, who died at the crash site.

24-year-old Rodney Quiroz and 22-year-old Antonio Gazo, the driver and passenger in the stolen car, attempted to flee the crash scene on foot. However, police officers were able to apprehend and arrest them. They are held in Stanislaus County Jail for charges of homicide and attempted homicide.

During a search of the stolen vehicle, police found two guns.

One of the pedestrian victims has been identified as Vernalis resident Pedro Gil. A fundraiser has been established to aid his family, which includes children age 8 to 12.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Pedro Gil.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

We also offer our condolences to the family of the second deceased person at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

Facts About California Police Chases

California is infamous for its police chases. In fact, the California Highway Patrol states that approximately 23 police chases happen every day in the state. 25% of these chases will end in a collision.

Sadly, innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians can be killed in a police chase. Officers put their lives on the line to catch criminals, but in the midst of the chase, others can become involved as well. When a police chase ends in a fatal crash, it’s very important that the family of the victim secure the aid of an attorney with experience in this type of accident. If you’ve lost a loved one in a police chase-related accident, you might find yourself find yourself trying to decide if a wrongful death suit is appropriate. The Brady Law Group is here to discuss your situation with compassion and help you decide on the next step. We offer free consultations for the family members of those killed in police chase-related accidents. Call us today at 866-478-6483 to reserve your meeting with one of our skilled California accident attorneys.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.