Coroner ID’s man killed in hit-and-run in Fresno. Police release suspect vehicle images
The man who was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night was identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday afternoon
Theodore Ceja, 59, of Fresno was hit just before midnight on Saturday, July 16 at Belmont Avenue and First Street.
The suspect’s vehicle, described to be a gray GMC truck, fled eastbound on Belmont Avenue before turning north onto Bond Street.
Ceja was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Ceja was crossing the roadway from the south side of the street to the north side when he was struck in the No. 1 lane.
Detectives believe the GMC truck has significant damage to the front-end and driver’s side headlight area.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 559-621-7000, detectives Christopher Wyant at 559-621-5052 or Brian Hance at 559-621-5057 or can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867. Fresno PD Case #2207161270.
This story was originally published July 19, 2022 at 4:50 PM.
