Police and emergency personnel arrived at around 11 p.m. December 20, at the scene of the collision on Blackstone and Dakota avenues
Fresno, CA – A late Saturday night crash involving a pedestrian left one person dead at an intersection in Fresno, the Fresno Police Department reported.
Police and emergency personnel arrived at around 11 p.m. December 20, at the scene of the collision on Blackstone and Dakota avenues.
An investigation determined that a pedestrian was trying to walk across the intersection when they were hit by a vehicle. The victim reportedly did not have the right of way.
The responding medics confirmed the pedestrian deceased at the scene. The victim’s identity was not immediately released.
According to Fresno police, the involved driver was at the scene when authorities arrived. The driver was not suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
There were no further details on this accident. Officers with the Fresno Police Department are looking into the incident to establish its cause.
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. 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. 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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