Psyoth Sao ID’d as Man Killed in Modesto Pedestrian Accident at Coffee Road and Ensenada Drive
Modesto, California (February 16, 2020) – Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night in Modesto as Psyoth Sao, 36.
The deadly accident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, February 16 at the intersection of Coffee Road and Ensenada Drive.
Authorities said Sao was at the intersection when, for unknown reasons, he was hit by a 2015 Nissan Sentra that was traveling southbound on Coffee Road.
Sao was declared dead at the scene.
The driver of the Nissan, Larry Lindsey, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police.
Lindsey was determined to be under the influence of a narcotic and was arrested. It is undetermined if intoxication played a role in the crash.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the authorities at 209-572-9592.
A person on foot is no match for a vehicle. Pedestrians have virtually no protection when they are hit by cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other vehicles. Sadly, this often leads to catastrophic injuries and/or death. “Due to the incredibly serious nature of these types of injuries, pedestrian accident cases often require special care in order to help ensure victims receive the full compensation they need for extensive medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation therapy, in-home care, lost past and future earnings, and numerous other economic and non-economic damages”, Said Arin Khodaverdian, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.
Arin noted that pedestrians, in most instances, have the right-of-way when crossing a street or an intersection. According to Arin, to properly investigate a pedestrian crash and prove negligence, enough resources are required. “A skilled attorney has the resources and will help investigate the accident to determine the party at fault,” Arin said