[04-04-2024] Fresno County, CA – Male Pedestrian Killed Following Hit-And-Run Crash Along Chestnut Avenue

A male pedestrian was killed following a hit-and-run crash in east-central Fresno in the early hours of Thursday, April 4, 2024.

According to the Fresno Police Department, the fatal incident happened just after midnight on southbound Chestnut Avenue, south of Clinton Avenue.

Upon arrival, the police saw a man in his 30s lying in the middle of the road with severe injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after. The victim’s identity remains unknown, but he was later determined to be a part of the unhoused community in Fresno.

The police said that the driver of the vehicle that hit the victim quickly fled the area after the collision. The hit-and-run driver is still at large, and no description of the suspect or the vehicle involved has been released yet.

Additional details were not available, and authorities are still gathering all the necessary information to determine the factors leading to the incident.

Investigations are ongoing.

Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?

Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

• Check yourself for any injuries.

• Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.

• Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.

• Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.

• Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.

• Seek immediate medical attention.

• Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

What A Lawyer Can Do For You

Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. 

The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.