11-year-old cyclist killed in crash near Modesto identified

STANISLAUS COUNTY – A boy who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near Modesto has been identified.

The Stanislaus County coroner identified Jonathan Ramos, 11, of Ceres, as the boy killed after colliding with a car on Crows Landing Road Friday.

The California Highway Patrol said the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. on Crows Landing Road, south of Highway 99 in the unincorporated area of ​​Stanislaus County.

Ramos was riding his bike south on Crows Landing Road when the driver of an Acura was heading north. Ramos turned his bike to the left, entered the northbound lane and was struck by the Acura.

Ramos was thrown from his bike and rushed to Modesto Physicians Medical Center where he died.

Officers said driving under the influence was not a factor in the crash.