[10-25-2026] Kings County, CA – Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Hanford

A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hanford on Sunday morning, October 25, 2026.

According to the Hanford Police Department, officers received reports of a person lying near Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue, near Hamilton Elementary School, at around 8:30 a.m.

Officers found the man dead near the intersection with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. No other vehicles were nearby.

Investigators determined that the collision occurred between 6:20 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. The driver left without stopping.

Police are seeking a silver 2006–2008 Toyota RAV4 with front-end damage.

Anyone with information about the incident or the vehicle’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Hanford Police Department.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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