Man in custody for fatal Hanford hit and run crash

Monday, April 10, 2023
HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman is dead after being hit by a car in Hanford Friday night.

Police were called out to the area of Tenth Avenue near Tenth Street just before 9:20 p.m.
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When officials got there they found 30-year-old Chelsey Jacuinde with major injuries. She later died at the scene.

Witnesses told police they saw a black Dodge Charger leaving the area.

Police located the driver, 35-year-old Thomas Barker, and his crashed vehicle Saturday morning.
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Barker is currently booked in the Kings County jail for the deadly hit and run.

The investigation is ongoing.
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