Reedley, CA – In the early hours of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a hit-and-run resulted in the deaths of an elderly man and woman near Manning and Haney Avenues, according to KSEE/KGPE.
The Reedley Police Department reports that the accident took place around 4:44 AM.
Authorities said an unknown vehicle struck the two victims and fled the scene. Officers arrived to find both individuals with serious injuries. They were transported to a local hospital, where they later died. Their relationship to one another was unknown at the time of reporting.
Detectives are actively working to identify the vehicle and driver involved. The Reedley Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the collision, observed a vehicle with recent damage, or has surveillance or dash camera footage to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing.
Reedley Hit-and-Run Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires drivers involved in any collision to stop, render aid, and remain at the scene to cooperate with law enforcement. A driver who flees the scene of a fatal crash faces significant criminal exposure in addition to civil liability, and a driver who violates this duty may be considered to have committed negligence per se, increasing their share of liability in the collision.
Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, the families of both victims may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can provide the families with compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of consortium, and other damages related to the fatal accident.
Reedley Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, near Manning and Haney Avenues, contact a California wrongful death lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
