Fresno County, CA (July 7, 2025) — A woman lost her life Monday night after being hit by a vehicle along a roadway in Fresno County. The fatal incident occurred just before 9:45 p.m. on July 7 near the intersection of Shields Avenue and De Wolf Avenue, located just east of the city of Fresno.

According to reports, California Highway Patrol officers arrived to find the woman lying in the road. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities stated that a 20-year-old man from Clovis was behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra traveling on Shields Avenue when the woman reportedly walked into the road. The driver was unable to avoid hitting her.

The driver remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with investigators. Officials noted that the woman may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the collision. An investigation into the exact circumstances continues.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

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.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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