Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle at Blackstone and Olive in Fresno, police say
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- A pedestrian was struck and killed at Blackstone and Olive in Fresno at 12:30 a.m.
- The pedestrian was outside the crosswalk in a dark-lit area when struck by a vehicle.
- Fresno police do not suspect DUI or drugs in the early Thursday fatal crash.
A pedestrian was killed early Thursday after being hit by a vehicle.
Police said the crash happened at 12:30 a.m. at Blackstone and Olive Avenues.
According to Fresno Police Lt. Marcus Gray II, the vehicle was traveling south on Blackstone near Olive when it struck a pedestrian who was outside the crosswalk and in a poorly it area.
The man was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Gray said officers did not suspect DUI or drugs.
This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 8:23 AM.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee