California Pedestrian Fatalities
Two Pedestrians Killed and One Injured in Separate Incidents Across California
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In the McKinley and Normal avenues hit-and-run, police found the elderly victim dead at the scene, and his identity had not been released.
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Police described the suspected vehicle in the McKinley and Normal avenues crash only as a sedan and said the collision occurred near a shopping center with La Hacienda and several pho restaurants.
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For the separate central Fresno crash at Belmont and Abby, police asked drivers to avoid the area while the investigation continued; they had no information about the suspected vehicle.
Two pedestrians are dead and one is hospitalized after three separate vehicle crashes in California over the weekend. A 73-year-old jogger was struck and killed in Murrieta on Saturday morning near Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane around 6:55 a.m., according to Murrieta Police. In Fresno, an elderly man in his 70s or 80s died in a hit-and-run Sunday night at McKinley and Normal avenues, while a man in his 30s remains hospitalized in critical condition after being hit near Belmont and Abby early Sunday, Fresno Police said.
Police believe the Fresno crash near Belmont and Abby was intentional, but have not identified a suspect vehicle. The hit-and-run at McKinley and Normal involved a suspected sedan near a shopping center. Authorities closed investigation areas, reviewed surveillance footage, and urged witnesses to come forward in all three incidents.
Murrieta Jogger Struck Early Saturday Morning
A 73-year-old pedestrian believed to be jogging was fatally struck by a southbound vehicle in Murrieta near Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta Police reported. The crash happened around 6:55 a.m. Saturday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police did not immediately release the driver's identity or details about the vehicle involved in the collision.
Fresno Hit-and-Run Claims Life Near McKinley Avenue
An elderly man in his 70s or 80s was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night around 9 p.m. at McKinley and Normal avenues in Fresno, according to Fresno Police. The victim was found dead at the scene near a shopping center area with restaurants. Police described the suspected vehicle only as a sedan and had not identified the driver or released the victim's name by late Sunday.
Critical Condition Victim From Possible Intentional Hit
A man in his 30s was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in central Fresno near Belmont and Abby before 3 a.m. Sunday, Fresno Police said. Investigators believe the driver may have acted intentionally, but police have not identified a suspect vehicle or made arrests. The area remained closed while police gathered surveillance footage and witness statements.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Video Evidence
Authorities in both cities are asking the public for help solving the crashes. Fresno Police urged drivers to avoid the investigation areas and called for any witnesses to come forward with information. Murrieta Police are also seeking surveillance footage from nearby businesses and homes. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact local police departments.
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