1 Hospitalized after Fresno Pedestrian Accident
FRESNO, CA (January 8, 2019) – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a second vehicle on January 5.
According to the authorities, the Fresno Police are currently conducting an investigation on the second vehicle versus pedestrian incident.
The crash was reported about 10:15 p.m. on Marks Avenue and McKinley Avenue.
Meanwhile, the driver reportedly stayed at the scene and has been cooperative with the investigation. The pedestrian was then transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Alcohol and/or drugs were ruled out as a factor for the driver, but it was not clarified whether the pedestrian was under the influence or not.
There were no further details provided.
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