Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Olive Avenue and Van Ness Avenue Injures 1 [Fresno, CA]

Injuries Reported in Fresno Bicycle Accident on Olive Avenue and Van Ness Avenue

FRESNO, CA (December 16, 2023) – Friday night, a startling hit-and-run crash on Olive Avenue and Van Ness Avenue injured 1 person.

The incident happened at around 6:00 p.m. on Olive Avenue and Van Ness Avenue.

According to the Fresno police Lt. Leslie Williams, the bicyclist was heading west on Olive Avenue. Then, he crossed the road from north to south outside of an intersection or a crosswalk area.

Afterward, a vehicle hit the bicyclist, knocking him to the ground. Thus, responders took him to Community Regional Medical Center, and is listed in stable condition.

Then, the authorities are searching for a gray SUV that went off the area after the crash.

Furthermore, the authorities urged anyone with information to contact police at 559-621-7000.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

---

What’s Next after Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Olive Avenue and Van Ness Avenue

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Olive Avenue and Van Ness Avenue, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.