Female Pedestrian Hospitalized by Hit-and-Run Crossing Hwy 65 near Hermosa St in Lindsay

Lindsay, CA – According to KFSN, on the night of Saturday, February 24, 2024, a 35-year-old Lindsay woman was injured by a hit-and-run driver.

Investigations indicate that around 9 PM the woman was attempting to cross Highway 65 north of Hermosa Street when she was struck by an unknown driver. Emergency responders found her lying in the street with a head wound and had her transported to Kaweah Health Medical Center.

Authorities are searching for the driver responsible. They believe alcohol to have played a factor in the crash.

Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collisions

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