A 73-year old cyclist lost his life in a Modesto bicycle accident when he collided with a car. The bike accident took place in the afternoon of March 22, 2010 on Claus Road near Scenic Drive.

The deceased, William Foltz, was on his way back home when he was hit from behind by a pickup truck as he attempted to cross to the left lane. Foltz had signaled, but the lane was not clear and he was struck. Foltz was a member of the Stanislaus County Bicycling Club and had been riding these Modesto roads for a long time prior to this accident.