Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident on Highway 41 in Fresno
Man Dies in Fresno Crash on Highway 41 near Ashlan Avenue
Fresno, California (June 26, 2021) – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle shortly after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash late Friday night in Fresno, the California Highway Patrol said.
The fatal crash was reported at around 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 25 on Highway 41 near Ashlan Avenue.
According to the CHP, an SUV, driven by the man, was heading southbound on Highway 41 when, for an unknown reason, it crashed on the highway.
When the man stepped out of the vehicle to check the damage, he stepped into the No. 3 lane of Highway 41 and was hit by another vehicle.
Driver Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Highway 41 in Fresno
Emergency crews responded to the scene and found the man lying on the roadway. Sadly, he was declared deceased at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
A woman who was a passenger in the SUV sustained minor injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a gray sedan.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is urged to contact the CHP at 559-705-2200.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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