Death by Cop 2026
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Name Withheld
Age :
Gender : Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/09/2026
Location : Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane
City : Modesto
County : Stanislaus
State : California
Agency : California Highway Patrol
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : #2 bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY : On 06/09/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Zacharia James Knobel. According to CHP, Knobel failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a residence near Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane, causing a fire. Firefighters rescued Knobel and a passenger from the vehicle. CHP later identified Knobel as the driver and said he is suspected of driving under the influence. One person inside the residence was killed. Authorities believe the victim was house-sitting while the homeowners were out of town. The passenger's condition has not been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
On 06/09/2026, California Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Zacharia James Knobel. According to CHP, Knobel failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a residence near Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane, causing a fire. Firefighters rescued Knobel and a passenger from the vehicle. CHP later identified Knobel as the driver and said he is suspected of driving under the influence. One person inside the residence was killed. Authorities believe the victim was house-sitting while the homeowners were out of town. The passenger's condition has not been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
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