Fresno police identify driver wanted in deadly hit-and-run crash

Fresno police have identified the driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run crash as 43-year-old Ronnie White.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Police identify driver wanted in SW Fresno hit-and-run crash
Fresno police have identified the driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run crash as 43-year-old Ronnie White.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno police have identified the driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run crash as 43-year-old Ronnie White.

Police issued a warrant for White's arrest on Wednesday.

He is wanted for gross vehicular manslaughter, hit and run and reckless driving in connection to the crash that killed 27-year-old Fernando Gaytan.

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The crash happened Monday night near South Pickford and East Oleander Avenues in southwest Fresno.

Authorities say Gaytan was driving south on Pickford when he was hit by someone in a black Mercedes. He died at the scene.

Police say White ran away from the crash scene.

Fresno police have identified the driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run crash as 43-year-old Ronnie White.
Fresno Police Department

Anyone with information on White's whereabouts is asked to call Fresno police at 559-621-5064 or 559-621-5058.