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Fresno Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash

Posted on August 22, 2024 | Written By: Donald Stevenson

Fresno Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash

Woman Ejected From SUV After Crash On Chestnut

FRESNO, CA (August 19, 2024) — A woman lost her life in a hit-and-run collision early Monday morning at the intersection of Chestnut and McKinley Avenues. The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred at approximately 12:22 a.m., according to Fresno Police.

The fatal incident occurred when a truck collided with an SUV carrying two women. The impact of the crash caused one of the women to be ejected from the SUV.

Driver of Truck Fled On Foot Leaving The Vehicle Behind For Investigators To Find Out His Identity

Before authorities arrived at the scene, the driver of the truck fled on foot, leaving the vehicle behind. When emergency responders reached the site, they found one woman critically injured on the road and another woman at the scene. Both were rushed to a nearby hospital, where the woman who was ejected succumbed to her injuries. Her identity has not yet been released.

A short time later, police located the truck driver, who surrendered to authorities. The investigation is ongoing, with officials examining whether DUI played a role in the crash.

Fresno Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash


Accident Location at the intersection of Chestnut and McKinley Avenues


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