The accident happened on Ashlan and Blackstone avenues shortly after 6 p.m. January 10
Fresno, CA – A pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a vehicle at a Fresno intersection on Saturday evening, the Fresno Police Department reported.
The accident happened on Ashlan and Blackstone avenues shortly after 6 p.m. January 10.
According to the authorities, a vehicle hit a woman in the intersection under unclear circumstances. The involved driver reportedly tried to flee the scene after the collision.
Authorities arrived at the scene and located a woman lying in the roadway. The victim was rushed to a hospital and was listed in serious condition.
The victim was only identified as a woman in her late 20s.
The driver ran from the scene after the incident but was stopped by the authorities at the parking lot of a nearby Walmart.
Police reported that DUI is being investigated as a possible factor in the incident.
No further details were released. An investigation into the collision by the Fresno Police Department is ongoing.
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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