Modesto man, 73, dies after being hit by truck in crosswalk

A 73-year-old man, identified as Edward Heiss, died after being struck by a truck while crossing an intersection in Modesto on Tuesday. Police reported that the driver did not see the pedestrian, who was using a walker in the crosswalk. This incident marks the 15th traffic-related fatality in Modesto this year. Local authorities have increased traffic enforcement in the area following previous pedestrian accidents at similar intersections.