{"id":93394,"date":"2026-04-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/pedestrian-killed-hit-and-run-claribel-road-langworth-road-modesto-april-7-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T21:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T21:36:59","slug":"pedestrian-killed-hit-and-run-claribel-road-langworth-road-modesto-april-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/pedestrian-killed-hit-and-run-claribel-road-langworth-road-modesto-april-7-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pedestrian Killed After Driver Flees in Hit-and-Run at Claribel Road and Langworth Road Near Modesto in Stanislaus County \u2013 April 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- =========================\n     LOCAL ACCIDENT NEWS ARTICLE \u2013 SCRANTON LAW FIRM\n     TEMPLATE: News Article v2\n     ========================= -->\n\n<!--\n========================================\nSEO META \u2014 COPY INTO YOAST \/ RANKMATH\n========================================\nMETA TITLE (57 chars):\nPedestrian Killed in Modesto Hit-and-Run \u2013 April 7, 2026\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION (151 chars):\nPedestrian killed at Claribel Rd and Langworth Rd near Modesto, April 7, 2026. Driver fled; 19-year-old from Riverbank later arrested. CHP investigating.\n\nSUGGESTED SLUG:\npedestrian-killed-hit-and-run-claribel-road-langworth-road-modesto-april-7-2026\n\nSUGGESTED TAGS:\nhit-and-run, pedestrian accident, Modesto, Stanislaus County, Claribel Road,\nLangworth Road, wrongful death, felony hit-and-run, California Highway Patrol,\nRiverbank, Ford F-150, CVC 20001, pedestrian killed 2026\n========================================\n-->\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n      \"headline\": \"Pedestrian Killed After Driver Flees in Hit-and-Run at Claribel Road and Langworth Road Near Modesto in Stanislaus County \u2013 April 7, 2026\",\n      \"description\": \"A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Claribel Road and Langworth Road near Modesto, Stanislaus County, on the night of April 7, 2026. 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California law requires insurers to offer UM\/UIM coverage on all auto policies. A family member's policy \u2014 or the victim's own policy \u2014 may provide this coverage even when the at-fault driver is uninsured. An attorney can identify all available insurance sources and ensure no legitimate recovery avenue is overlooked.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How long does the family have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"California's statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death. Acting promptly is strongly advisable \u2014 physical evidence from the crash site, vehicle data recorder (EDR) information from the Ford F-150, and witness accounts are best secured as early as possible. 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} }\n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .slf-news-hero { padding: 60px 20px 40px; } .slf-quick-facts-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .slf-quick-facts-label { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; } .slf-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .slf-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"slf-news-article\">\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <section class=\"slf-news-hero\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-hero-wrap\">\n      <nav class=\"slf-news-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <a href=\"\/local-accident-news\/\">Local Accident News<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <span>Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Modesto \u2013 April 7, 2026<\/span>\n      <\/nav>\n      <div class=\"slf-news-meta\">\n        <span class=\"slf-news-type fatal\">Fatal Crash<\/span>\n        <span class=\"slf-news-type hitrun\">Hit-and-Run<\/span>\n        <span class=\"slf-news-date\">April 7, 2026<\/span>\n        <span class=\"slf-news-location\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Stanislaus County (near Modesto), CA\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h1>Pedestrian Killed After Driver Flees in Hit-and-Run at Claribel Road and Langworth Road Near Modesto in Stanislaus County \u2013 April 7, 2026<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"slf-news-summary\">A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Claribel Road and Langworth Road just outside Modesto in Stanislaus County on the night of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The driver \u2014 later identified through evidence as the operator of a white Ford F-150 \u2014 fled the scene after impact, leaving the victim to die. The California Highway Patrol, with help from its Investigative Services Unit and the Riverbank Police Department, subsequently located the suspected vehicle and arrested a 19-year-old man from Riverbank on suspicion of felony hit-and-run resulting in death. The names of both the victim and the arrested suspect have not been released by authorities. The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FACTS + MAP GRID -->\n  <div class=\"slf-facts-map-grid\">\n    <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-header\"><h2>Incident Summary<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-body\">\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Type<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Fatal Hit-and-Run \u2014 Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Claribel Road at Langworth Road, Stanislaus County, CA (just outside Modesto)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Date<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">April 7, 2026 (Tuesday)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Time<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Approximately 9:00 p.m.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Fatality<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value fatal\">One pedestrian \u2014 killed at scene; identity not released<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Vehicle<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">White Ford F-150, model years 2009\u20132014; damage to right front headlight, bumper, and hood<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Driver Action<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value hitrun\">Fled the scene after impact<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Suspect<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">19-year-old male from Riverbank; booked into Stanislaus County Jail; name not released<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Charge<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Felony hit-and-run resulting in death \u2014 California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20001(a)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\">\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Agency<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">CHP Modesto (primary); CHP Investigative Services Unit; Riverbank Police Department \u2014 investigation ongoing<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-map-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-map-header\"><h3>Crash Location<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-embed\">\n        <iframe\n          src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Claribel+Road+and+Langworth+Road,+Stanislaus+County,+CA&#038;output=embed\"\n          loading=\"lazy\"\n          referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\n          title=\"Map showing crash location at Claribel Road and Langworth Road, Stanislaus County, California\">\n        <\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-footer\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Claribel+Road+Langworth+Road+Stanislaus+County+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 3v2h3.59l-9.83 9.83 1.41 1.41L19 6.41V10h2V3h-7zm-2 16H5V5h7V3H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2h14a2 2 0 002-2v-7h-2v7h-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Open in Google Maps\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ARTICLE BODY -->\n  <article class=\"slf-news-content\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-content-wrap\">\n\n      <h2>What Happened<\/h2>\n      <p>At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection of Claribel Road and Langworth Road in Stanislaus County, just outside the Modesto city limits. According to the California Highway Patrol, the victim was hit by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene without stopping. The pedestrian died at the scene from injuries sustained in the impact. The exact circumstances of how the pedestrian came to be in the roadway at that location and time have not been publicly detailed by investigators.<\/p>\n\n      <p>In the immediate aftermath, CHP Modesto issued a public request for information, broadcasting a vehicle description based on physical evidence collected at the crash site. Investigators identified the suspected vehicle as a white Ford F-150 pickup, model years 2009 to 2014, with damage consistent with the collision \u2014 specifically to the right front headlight, bumper, and hood. The description was disseminated to neighboring law enforcement agencies and the public. With assistance from the CHP&#8217;s Investigative Services Unit and the Riverbank Police Department, investigators located a vehicle believed to be connected to the crash. The vehicle was recovered and taken as evidence.<\/p>\n\n      <p>CHP Modesto subsequently arrested a 19-year-old man from the city of Riverbank, located approximately nine miles east of Modesto, and booked him into the Stanislaus County Jail. He was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run resulting in death, a violation of California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20001(a). As of this reporting, the names of the arrested suspect and the victim have not been released by authorities. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details about the crash sequence have been confirmed publicly.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Legal Options for the Victim&#8217;s Family<\/h2>\n      <p>A driver who strikes a <a href=\"\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\">pedestrian<\/a> and flees the scene has committed one of the most serious forms of traffic negligence recognized by California law \u2014 and that negligence gives the victim&#8217;s family the foundation for a <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a>. The arrest of a suspect does not delay or diminish that right. The criminal case and the civil case are entirely separate proceedings.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-legal-options\">\n\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Wrongful Death Claim Against the Driver<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n            <p>The family of the pedestrian killed in this crash has the right to file a wrongful death claim against the driver under California Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 377.60. Eligible claimants include the victim&#8217;s spouse, children, or \u2014 if no spouse or children exist \u2014 other dependents and family members. Recoverable damages are broad: funeral and burial expenses, the financial contributions the victim would have made to the household over their lifetime, the monetary value of household services, and the non-economic losses of companionship, support, and society. California places no cap on wrongful death damages in car accident cases. The driver&#8217;s auto liability insurance is the primary source of recovery, and an attorney can also investigate whether there are additional liable parties, such as a vehicle owner who permitted the driver to operate the truck.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>How a Criminal Arrest Strengthens the Civil Case<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n            <p>The arrest on suspicion of violating CVC \u00a7 20001(a) \u2014 felony hit-and-run resulting in death \u2014 reflects that investigators believe there is probable cause to connect this suspect to the crash. In a civil wrongful death lawsuit, the family&#8217;s burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) \u2014 a lower standard than the criminal &#8220;beyond a reasonable doubt&#8221; threshold. Physical evidence linking the recovered Ford F-150 to the crash scene, along with any admissions or statements made during the arrest process, can be used in civil proceedings. If the suspect is ultimately convicted, that conviction becomes powerful evidence of fault in the civil case.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Uninsured Motorist Coverage \u2014 If the Driver Lacks Insurance<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n            <p>Hit-and-run drivers who are later identified often carry inadequate or no auto insurance. If that is the case here, the victim&#8217;s own uninsured\/underinsured motorist (UM\/UIM) coverage \u2014 or a family member&#8217;s policy \u2014 may serve as a critical recovery path. California requires insurers to offer UM\/UIM coverage on every auto policy. This coverage is specifically designed to protect families when the at-fault driver cannot pay. An attorney can quickly identify all available insurance policies that may apply to this crash and pursue them simultaneously with any direct claim against the suspect.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\">\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Evidence Preservation \u2014 Act Quickly<\/h3><\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\">\n            <p>The Ford F-150 has already been recovered as evidence by CHP. However, the family&#8217;s attorney should move independently to preserve all available evidence supporting the civil case. Vehicle event data recorders (EDRs, sometimes called &#8220;black boxes&#8221;) in modern vehicles record speed, braking, and throttle inputs in the seconds before a collision \u2014 data that can confirm exactly what the driver was doing at the moment of impact. Dash camera footage from passing vehicles and any surveillance cameras at nearby properties along Claribel and Langworth Roads may still exist. Witnesses who were in the area at 9:00 p.m. on April 7 may not remain easy to locate as time passes. An attorney with experience in <a href=\"\/what-happens-if-you-are-injured-in-a-hit-and-run-accident\/\">hit-and-run cases<\/a> can act on these preservation tasks immediately.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>Pedestrian Deaths and Hit-and-Run Crashes in Stanislaus County and California<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">~3,000+<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Hit-and-run fatalities recorded nationally each year, with California consistently ranking among the states with the highest number of hit-and-run crashes \u2014 both fatal and non-fatal \u2014 due to the state&#8217;s high volume of vehicle miles traveled<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">4 Years<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Maximum state prison sentence for felony hit-and-run resulting in death under California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20001(b)(2) \u2014 a penalty that reflects the legislature&#8217;s recognition of the severe harm caused by drivers who abandon victims at the scene<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20001(b)(2)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Rural Risk<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Rural and unincorporated Stanislaus County roads \u2014 including high-speed arterials like Claribel Road \u2014 carry significant vehicle traffic connecting Modesto, Riverbank, Oakdale, and surrounding communities. Pedestrian crashes on rural county roads often occur at night and in locations with limited lighting, increasing both crash severity and the likelihood of a driver fleeing the scene undetected<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">CHP Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) \/ Stanislaus County road network data<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card full-width\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">The 2-Year Clock Starts Now<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California&#8217;s wrongful death statute of limitations is two years from the date of death (CCP \u00a7 335.1). But practical deadlines arrive much sooner: surveillance footage overwrites within days to weeks, vehicle EDR data must be preserved before the vehicle is returned or repaired, and witnesses&#8217; memories fade. The family of the pedestrian killed on April 7, 2026 should consult with an attorney as soon as possible \u2014 not just to protect the legal deadline, but to protect the evidence that will support their case.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <!-- FAQ -->\n  <section class=\"slf-news-faq\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-faq-wrap\">\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          Can the family file a wrongful death claim even though the driver was already arrested?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          Yes. A criminal arrest and a civil wrongful death lawsuit are entirely separate legal proceedings. The criminal case \u2014 pursued by the District Attorney \u2014 seeks punishment for the driver. The civil case \u2014 pursued by the family \u2014 seeks compensation for their losses. The two proceed independently and simultaneously. A criminal conviction, guilty plea, or even a no-contest plea can be powerful evidence in the civil case, but the family does not need to wait for the criminal process to resolve before filing their own lawsuit. In fact, waiting can cost the family valuable evidence.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          Does a criminal conviction for hit-and-run help the family&#8217;s civil lawsuit?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          Yes, significantly. A criminal conviction for felony hit-and-run under California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20001(a) establishes that a court found the defendant guilty of leaving the scene of a fatal crash. While a criminal conviction is not automatically binding in a civil proceeding, it is powerful evidence of fault that a civil jury can consider. Because the civil standard of proof \u2014 preponderance of the evidence \u2014 is lower than the criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt, a family that faces difficulty meeting the criminal burden can still succeed in a civil wrongful death claim. The physical evidence linking the recovered Ford F-150 to the crash scene is available to the civil case as well.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          What if the hit-and-run driver doesn&#8217;t have insurance \u2014 how can the family recover?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          If the driver has no insurance or insufficient insurance to cover the full extent of the family&#8217;s damages, the victim&#8217;s own uninsured\/underinsured motorist (UM\/UIM) coverage \u2014 or a family member&#8217;s policy \u2014 becomes critical. California law requires every auto insurer to offer UM\/UIM coverage, and many families carry it without fully realizing how it works. This coverage is specifically designed to protect victims when the at-fault driver cannot pay. An attorney can review every applicable policy and pursue all available sources of recovery simultaneously, ensuring the family is not left with only a judgment against a driver who may lack the assets to pay it.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          How long does the family have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          California&#8217;s statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death under Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1 \u2014 meaning the family has until approximately April 7, 2028 to file suit. However, acting promptly is strongly advisable for practical reasons: the Ford F-150 recovered as evidence may not remain secured indefinitely, EDR data from the vehicle should be independently preserved, surveillance footage from businesses and residences along Claribel and Langworth Roads may have already been overwritten, and witnesses become harder to locate over time. If any government entity bears responsibility \u2014 for example, if inadequate lighting or road design at the intersection contributed to the crash \u2014 a much shorter six-month government tort claim deadline may apply.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- RELATED RESOURCES -->\n  <section class=\"slf-news-related\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-related-wrap\">\n      <h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-related-grid\">\n\n        <a href=\"\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Pedestrian Accident Lawyer<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Representing pedestrians and their families throughout the Central Valley and Stanislaus County \u2014 including fatal hit-and-run crashes on rural county roads.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Wrongful Death Attorney<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Helping families pursue full compensation after a loved one is killed by a negligent or fleeing driver \u2014 including cases where a criminal arrest has already been made.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a href=\"\/what-happens-if-you-are-injured-in-a-hit-and-run-accident\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Knowledge Hub<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">What Happens If You&#8217;re Injured in a Hit-and-Run?<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">How UM\/UIM coverage works, what steps to take immediately, and how a California attorney can protect your rights when the driver flees the scene.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Car Accident Lawyer \u2014 Modesto &amp; Stanislaus County<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Scranton Law Firm represents victims and families across Stanislaus County, including Modesto, Riverbank, Oakdale, and surrounding communities.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CTA -->\n  <section class=\"slf-news-cta\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-cta-wrap\">\n      <hr class=\"slf-news-cta-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <h2>He Was Left to Die on a Dark Road. 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