Gloria Garcia, 74, of Fresno, was fatally struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fresno after stepping into the road, according to the Fresno Police Department. (GV Wire File)
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Gloria Garcia, 74, of Fresno, was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Blackstone and Spruce avenues, the Fresno Police Department said.
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified Garcia as the victim on Monday afternoon.
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Officers responded to the scene around 3:15 a.m. and found Garcia unresponsive in the roadway. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.
The driver, a 24-year-old man, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.
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A police spokesman said that the driver was traveling southbound on Blackstone Avenue and entered the intersection on a green light when Garcia stepped into the road and the driver was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting her.
