At about 7:20 p.m. on December 8, 2025, Fresno police were called to the scene of an auto-pedestrian crash at Clinton Avenue and Brawley Avenue
Fresno, CA.- The pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle at an intersection in Fresno on Monday night has been identified as Jose Antonio, 53, according to the Fresno County Coroner’s Office.
At about 7:20 p.m. on December 8, 2025, Fresno police were called to the scene of an auto-pedestrian crash at Clinton Avenue and Brawley Avenue.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Antonio, who was in the sidewalk, stepped into the roadway and was hit by a car.
Emergency crews responded to the incident to aid Antonio but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.
Police said drugs and alcohol were not believed to have played a role in the incident.
The accident remains 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. 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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