Tulare County, CA – Late on the night of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in rural Tulare County, according to KSEE.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the collision occurred shortly after 11:30 PM near the intersection of Road 216 and Avenue 264, southeast of Exeter.
A man driving a Nissan Frontier was traveling westbound on Avenue 264 when, for unknown reasons, his vehicle entered the eastbound lane and collided with another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.
Authorities say the Nissan struck the left side of the other vehicle. The driver of the Nissan sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other vehicle fled and has not yet been identified.
The investigation is ongoing, and CHP officers are asking anyone with information to contact the Visalia Area office.
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.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
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.
