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Police: Bicyclist hit, killed in Modesto was illegally crossing when accident happened

The collision happened at McHenry Avenue and Union Avenue.

MODESTO, Calif. — An investigation is underway in Modesto after a bicyclist was killed in a crash with a driver.

According to Modesto police, it happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of McHenry and Union Avenue.

Upon arrival officers found a 61-year-old man down in the road. He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators say a woman was driving north on McHenry Avenue when the 61-year-old bicyclist tried to cross the road illegally and went into the path of the driver. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Police say drugs nor alcohol appear to be causes of the crash.

Anyone with information can call Officer Ryan Olson at 209-342-9151.

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