Update: Pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash near downtown Fresno identified
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- A pedestrian was struck near Ventura and F Streets and later died at a hospital.
- A witness flagged down an officer and described the vehicle as a large, dark-colored SUV.
- Police say the vehicle did not stop; anyone with information should call 559-621-7000.
A pedestrian died Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run near downtown Fresno.
Fresno Police Lt. Justin Hoagland said an officer was flagged down by a witness who said she saw a vehicle hit the woman just before 9 p.m. at Ventura and F Streets.
The officer had just exited Highway 99 to get onto Ventura after the witness told the cop what happened and found the woman in the No. 1 lane on westbound Ventura.
Hoagland said the woman was suffering from serious trauma. Officers provided care before EMS took her to Community Regional Medical Center, where she died. The coroner identified the victim as 41-year-old Alina Ortega, of Fresno.
Hoagland said the witness described the alleged vehicle as a large, dark-colored SUV, possibly black or brown.
“They made no attempt to stop after striking the pedestrian as she was crossing the roadway,” Hoagland said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 559-621-7000.
This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 11:44 PM.
