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Woman hit by car as she fled from robbery suspect in Fresno, police say

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  • Fresno woman robbed near Blackstone and Ashlan and struck by a vehicle.
  • Victim sustained minor injuries and elbow lacerations; police investigating.
  • Authorities ask witnesses to call Fresno police at 559-621-7000 with tips.

A woman was robbed and then hit by a vehicle as she ran from the suspect on Friday in Fresno, police said.

Officers responded to the scene at 1 p.m. at Blackstone and Ashlan Avenues, where the woman was robbed.

As the victim ran from the alleged suspect, a vehicle struck her. She had minor injuries and scratches throughout her body. She also had lacerations on her right elbow.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information should call the police at 559-621-7000.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology.  Support my work with a digital subscription
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