Fresno, CA – Before midnight on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, a pedestrian collision left a man in his 30s hospitalized with serious injuries in east central Fresno, according to ABC30.
The Fresno Police Department reports that the accident took place at Chestnut and Turner Avenues.
Authorities said the man was struck by a vehicle while in the roadway. The driver called in the collision and remained at the scene. The man was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, with his condition unknown at the time of reporting.
The area of Chestnut and Turner Avenues was closed for several hours. Police are investigating why the man was in the roadway. The investigation remains ongoing.
Fresno Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires drivers to exercise an extra duty of care toward pedestrians, remaining vigilant and prepared to stop when pedestrians are present in or near the roadway. When a pedestrian collision leaves a victim with serious injuries, investigators with California law enforcement examine visibility, speed, and driver attentiveness to determine what factors may have contributed to the crash.
The man injured in this collision may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident like the one described here, at Chestnut and Turner Avenues, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
