At around 5 a.m. December 29, police responded to the scene of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of Shaw and Marks avenues
Fresno, CA – The pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle near an intersection in northwest Fresno early Monday morning has been identified as Christopher Alipaz, 44, of Fresno, according to the Fresno County Coroner’s Office.
At around 5 a.m. December 29, police responded to the scene of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of Shaw and Marks avenues.
Investigations revealed that Alipaz was walking across Shaw Avenue when he was hit by two vehicles.
The Fresno Police Department and firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after. Alipaz had fatal injuries in the crash and was declared deceased at the scene.
The involved drivers remained at the scene of the accident and cooperated with the investigators.
No further information on the incident was immediately provided. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Fresno Police Department.
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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