Fresno Police investigators call on public for help in identifying vehicle in fatal hit-and-run
Surveillance photos of suspect vehicle courtesy of Fresno PD
Fresno police are seeking help from the public in identifying the vehicle and suspect in a recent fatal hit-and-run.
Officers responded shortly before midnight on Friday, July 16, to the scene of a reported hit-and-run in the area of Belmont Avenue and First Street. A pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle and, despite life-saving efforts by first responders, was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Detectives and collision reconstruction investigators collected evidence indicating that the suspect vehicle may be a grey GMC pick-up truck with significant damage to the front driver’s side headlight area, police said.
Anyone with information on the vehicle is highly encouraged to contact Fresno Police Detective Christopher Wyant at 559-621-5052 or Detective Brian Hance at 559-621-5057.
