Upon investigation, police learned that a man had been in the sidewalk, before steeping into the path of a vehicle and was hit
Fresno, CA.- Authorities are investigating a collision that left a pedestrian dead at an intersection in Fresno on Monday night.
According to Fresno police, authorities were called at around 7:20 p.m. December 8, 2025, to the scene of the collision at Clinton Avenue and Brawley Avenue.
Upon investigation, police learned that a man had been in the sidewalk, before steeping into the path of a vehicle and was hit.
The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. His name was not immediately released.
The involved motorist was at the scene when authorities arrived and was cooperative with the investigators.
Authorities have not released further details on the incident. The cause of the collision remained under investigation.
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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