Fresno County, CA – On the evening of Wednesday, February 12, 2025, a hit-and-run crash left a woman hospitalized with major injuries, according to ABC30.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 7:10 PM near Chestnut and Shields Avenues.
Authorities say the woman was struck by a pickup truck, which then fled the scene. Emergency responders transported her to a local hospital for treatment. Her identity has not been released, and her current condition remains unknown.
Investigators are working to identify the driver involved in the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact the CHP.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
