The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
Fresno, CA – According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, 49-year-old James Kyreacos died after he was hit by a vehicle earlier this month near San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno.
Kyreacos was involved in the accident around 5:45 a.m., January 6, near Fresno Street and Pine Avenue.
The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
First responders found the man with major injuries. Kyreacos was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where he later died.
The driver stopped and remained at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the collision.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) crash rankings, Fresno has consistently recorded high numbers of collisions involving serious injuries and fatalities in recent years. In 2022, there were 1,627 total fatal and injury victims citywide, with alcohol-involved crashes at 245 and pedestrians accounting for 180 victim injuries or deaths; hit-and-run and speed-related collisions were also prominent concerns. In 2023, total fatal and injury victims remained similarly elevated at 1,600, with 238 alcohol-involved cases and 202 pedestrian victims, while DUI arrests rose sharply, reflecting intensified enforcement efforts. Historical comparisons show the overall crash burden in Fresno has grown since the mid-2010s, when OTS documented just over 1,000 victims in 2016, underscoring long-term road safety challenges; continuing risks include nighttime, speed-related, and hit-and-run collisions.
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