Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Fresno Woman Struck and Killed in Blackstone Collision Identified
Tony tries to stay on the Website
By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 8 months ago on
September 16, 2024

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)

Share

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

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.

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.

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.

RELATED TOPICS:

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

UP NEXT

‘Do Not Mock Us’: Trump’s AI Pope Photo Draws Backlash from Catholic Leaders

Anthony W. Haddad,
Multimedia Journalist
Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

Don’t Have a REAL ID Yet? That Could Cause You Travel Headaches After May 7

20 hours ago

Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed Again, This Time Until May 2026

20 hours ago

A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy

When the COVID pandemic hit, factories in China shut down and global shipping traffic slowed. Within a matter of a few weeks, products began...

14 hours ago

14 hours ago

A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy

18 hours ago

‘Do Not Mock Us’: Trump’s AI Pope Photo Draws Backlash from Catholic Leaders

19 hours ago

Warren Buffett Shocks Shareholders by Announcing His Intention to Retire at the End of the Year

20 hours ago

Don’t Have a REAL ID Yet? That Could Cause You Travel Headaches After May 7

20 hours ago

Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed Again, This Time Until May 2026

21 hours ago

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Wins a Second 3-Year Term

21 hours ago

Justice Department Will Switch Its Focus on Voting and Prioritize Trump’s Elections Order

22 hours ago

Newsom Jabs at Trump and Musk, but Will AI Make California More Efficient?

Help continue the work that gets you the news that matters most.

Search

Send this to a friend