Hanford, CA — On the morning of Sunday, October 25, 2026, a man lost his life in a pedestrian hit-and-run near Hamilton Elementary School, according to ABC30.
At approximately 8:30 AM, the Hanford Police Department first received reports of the accident near Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue, in eastern Hanford.
Officers arriving at the scene found a deceased pedestrian whose injuries appeared to indicate that he had been struck by a vehicle. However, the driver involved was nowhere to be found.
According to investigators, the accident is believed to have happened between 6:20 and 6:40 AM, and it did not appear that the driver had stopped after striking the pedestrian. Investigators suspect the vehicle involved to be a 2006 to 2008 silver Toyota RAV-4, which would have front-end damage from the crash.
Hanford PD asks anyone with information about the accident to reach out. The investigation is ongoing.
Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accidents in California and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires drivers involved in an accident where a pedestrian is injured to remain at the site of the accident and cooperate with authorities. Failure to do so may be charged as a hit-and-run, which is a felony in cases of serious permanent injury or death.
If the driver involved in this fatal crash is located, the pedestrian’s family may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim with the driver’s insurance provider. A wrongful death claim can recover damages such as funeral expenses and the loss of support and companionship the deceased provided.
Should the driver escape justice, the pedestrian’s family may have other avenues available for compensation, which a wrongful death lawyer can help them explore.
California Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident like the one described here at Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue near Hamilton Elementary School, a California wrongful death lawyer would be happy to answer any questions and offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
