Fresno, CA (January 29, 2025) – Authorities have identified the pedestrian who died in a crash on Monday morning as 51-year-old Muhammad Akbar of Fresno, according to the Fresno County Coroner’s Office.

The fatal incident occurred just before 6 a.m. on January 27 at the intersection of First Street and Shaw Avenue. Police reported that Akbar was struck by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and pronounced Akbar deceased. The driver involved in the crash remained at the location and cooperated with investigators.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed whether any charges will be filed.

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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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