Sergeant Michael Pershall

Sergeant Michael Pershall, 38, was killed on 8/22/17 when he was involved in a  vehicle vs bicyclist crash, He was off duty at the time and was a member of the Modesto Police Department. The accident occurred at 6:10 p.m. along Merle Avenue. Sergeant Michael Pershall was pronounced dead at the scene. CHP’s investigation determined Matthew Gibbs, 32, of Modesto, was driving westbound in a Volkswagen, when he struck Pershall on his bicycle, ejecting him in the process. Gibbs’ vehicle then jumped a curb, struck a fire hydrant and came to a stop.  Gibbs was taken into custody by CHP after he displayed signs of impairment. He was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail.

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