Fresno, CA – In the early hours of Saturday, October 25, 2025, a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision in west Fresno, according to KSEE.
The Fresno Police Department reports that the crash took place around 3:40 AM near the intersection of Hughes and Weber avenues.
Officers arrived to find the victim lying in the roadway with critical injuries. They began performing lifesaving measures while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive on scene.
Despite the life-saving efforts from emergency responders, the victim did not survive and was pronounced deceased a short time later. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators have not disclosed what led to the collision or provided details about the suspect vehicle involved. The hit-and-run driver fled the area before officers arrived.
Police continue to gather evidence and review nearby surveillance footage as they work to locate the vehicle and determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal impact.
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.
Hit-and-Runs and Wrongful Death Claims
The compensation provided by a Wrongful Death claim can financially support families grieving the loss of a loved one due to another person’s negligence. These funds can go toward hospital bills, burial expenses, and help support any dependents of the deceased.
In cases where the at-fault party escapes justice, families may still be able to pursue compensation through their own uninsured driver coverage. A personal injury attorney can offer guidance on what options they may have available and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure that victims receive the best settlement possible.
For more information on Wrongful Death Claims, visit MaisonLaw.com.
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.
