Fresno, CA: Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident at California Ave. and S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Woman In Her 50s Killed in Fresno Pedestrian Crash at California Avenue and S Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fresno, California (January 9, 2019) – A woman in her 50s was killed Wednesday in a hit-and-run accident in southwest Fresno, according to a local news source.
The deadly pedestrian crash happened at an unspecified time at the intersection of California Avenue and S Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Police said the woman was walking along the crosswalk at the intersection when she was struck by a black early 2000 model Chevy or GMC SUV, whose driver fled the scene.
The woman was immediately taken to community regional medical center where she later succumbed to her injuries. Her name has not been released pending identification and notification of her relatives.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this accident is urged to contact Valley Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip at (559) 498-STOP.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
The law requires drivers to slow down and give the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Investigators will inspect the vehicle involved for mechanical issues or system failure and analyze photographs of the site of the crash. They will also determine if the driver was intoxicated as at the time of the accident.
The final results of the case will determine if a family member may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation.
We at Pacific Attorney Group will work with you to protect your rights and assist you on your recovery.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617
