76-year-old woman hit and killed by vehicle in central Fresno

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver Wednesday morning in central Fresno.

Officials said 76-year-old Abelina Ortiz-De Garcia was struck at about 7:45 am while crossing McKinley Avenue near Harrison Avenue, down the street from Fresno High School.
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The driver told police they didn't see the victim, and she was dragged by the vehicle.

Investigators said Ortiz-De Garcia was not in the crosswalk.

The driver is cooperating with the police, officials said. Officers do not suspect alcohol or drugs as factors in the crash.
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Police shut down part of McKinley Avenue for several hours for their investigation.

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