Fresno, CA – On the late morning of Sunday, June 29, 2025, a single-vehicle collision resulted in fatal injuries to Scott Beckwith, 44, according to The Fresno Bee.
The Fresno Police Department reports that the accident took place around 10:30 AM near the intersection of Fresno Street and H Street in downtown Fresno.
Authorities said Beckwith was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run shortly before the crash. A couple in a black SUV reported being rear-ended by a Chevy pickup truck at P Street and Divisadero Street. As they began exchanging information, the truck fled the scene. The couple followed the fleeing vehicle and contacted police while traveling through city streets.
Witnesses told investigators the pickup was seen weaving in and out of traffic lanes before heading southbound on H Street. As the vehicle approached the intersection with Fresno Street, Beckwith reportedly lost control, causing the truck to veer off the roadway and strike a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the incident. The Fresno Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding both the hit-and-run and the fatal crash.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Personal Injury Claims
When the actions of reckless drivers cause others to be injured, the cost of recovery should not fall on their victims. Filing a Personal Injury Claim with the at-fault party’s insurance can provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages during recovery.
Fresno Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Fresno Personal Injury Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
