Man dies after getting struck by FAX utility truck on busy street in Fresno
A man who was pushing a wheelchair along Shaw Avenue in northwest Fresno later died early Wednesday morning after he was hit by a FAX utility truck Tuesday evening, police said.
The collision took place around 8:45 p.m. at West Brawley and West Shaw avenues.
Fresno police Lt. Jordan Beckford said the man was possibly walking in the westbound lanes of Shaw between Marty and Brawley while pushing a wheelchair when he was struck by the FAX mirror.
The man was transported to Community Regional Medical Center in critical condition.
A blanket and other debris were near the sidewalk where the collision happened.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers, Beckford said.
The victim’s identity was not released, pending family notification.
This story was originally published January 19, 2021 at 10:37 PM.
