Police reported that a man was walking across the roadway outside of the crosswalk when a car struck him. The man was reportedly crossing a busy street when he was hit
Fresno, CA.- A man was hurt when he was struck by a vehicle outside of a crosswalk in Fresno on Tuesday night, according to the Fresno Police.
Shortly after 7 p.m. December 9, 2025, authorities responded to reports of an auto-pedestrian collision near the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
Police reported that a man was walking across the roadway outside of the crosswalk when a car struck him. The man was reportedly crossing a busy street when he was hit.
Authorities performed CPR on the victim at the scene, before he was transported to a hospital and was said to be in stable condition.
No additional details on the crash were available. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Pedestrians remain at a high risk of being hit by vehicles in Fresno, though recent data shows some improvement in fatal crash numbers, mirroring a statewide trend. In 2023, the City of Fresno recorded 2,819 police-reported crashes, which averages to about 7-8 per day, while Fresno County experienced 126 fatal collisions. The county’s 2023 fatality count was a meaningful decline from a peak in 2022, aligning with California’s overall 11% decrease in traffic deaths that year. Â A significant concern in the area is the high risk for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, with Fresno previously being ranked as the 10th most dangerous city in the USA for pedestrians between 2016 and 2020. Historically, key danger areas include urban arterial roads and Highway 99, which has been noted for poor lighting and high speeds contributing to fatal accidents. Â Leading causes of collisions in Fresno and the wider region include speeding, impaired driving, left turns, and distracted driving. Impaired driving accounts for a significant portion of serious incidents, and overall, most crashes result in injuries rather than fatalities.
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