1 Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Alta Avenue in Fresno
Fresno, California (July 30, 2023) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Saturday night in Fresno.
The accident was reported around 8:29 p.m. on Alta Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A female pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car on the highway in unclear circumstances.
The pedestrian was seriously injured and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
The name of the victim was not immediately disclosed.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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- Failure to yield the right of way
- Jaywalking
- Crossing against a traffic signal
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