Fresno, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver at Grove and Elm Avenues
Woman Killed in Fresno Hit-and-Run Accident at Grove and Elm Avenues
Fresno, California (March 6, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Friday evening at a Fresno intersection, according to a local news source.
The deadly accident occurred at around 7:10 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the intersection of Grove and Elm avenues.
According to the authorities, a woman was walking across the road and was outside a crosswalk when a vehicle hit her.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident at Grove and Elm Avenues in Fresno
The woman, whose name was withheld pending notification of next of kin, was declared dead at the scene.
The involved driver did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene after the accident. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a 2015 to 2020 Kia Optima with possible major front-end damage.
Authorities are searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact Fresno police or Valley Crime Stoppers.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
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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