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Pedestrian struck and killed in central Fresno. Driver stayed at the scene, police say

UPDATE: Police say investigators have determined the woman was in a crosswalk. Also, the Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Naomi Toshiyuki, 67, of Fresno.

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A woman in her 60s has died after she was hit by a car Wednesday night in central Fresno, police said, with the driver remaining at the scene and assisting officers in the investigation.

The incident occurred about 6 p.m. at West Shaw and North Thorne avenues. The woman attempted to cross the street but was not in a crosswalk, Fresno Police Lt. Jordan Beckford said.

The woman underwent surgery and was in critical condition Wednesday night, but on Thursday the Fresno County Coroner reported she had died. Release of her identity was pending notification of her family.

This story was originally published November 26, 2020 at 11:50 AM.

Brianna Vaccari
The Fresno Bee
Brianna Vaccari covers Fresno City Hall for The Bee, where she works to hold public officials accountable and shine a light on issues that deeply affect residents’ lives. She previously worked for The Bee’s sister paper, the Merced Sun-Star, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Fresno State.
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