Man in his 50's dies after being struck by car that left the scene at Belmont Avenue and First Street in Fresno, California
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in central Fresno
When officers arrived, they found a man, possibly in his 50s, lying in the road. The driver had taken off.
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When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
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