A 26-year-old woman was killed early on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, after she was allegedly struck by a driver on Elm Avenue near American Avenue in the Easton area of Fresno County. According to ABC30 and KMPH, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a report of a suspected DUI at a home in Easton. The driver allegedly admitted to officers that he had hit a pedestrian and left the scene. A CHP sergeant then searched the area and found the woman’s body along the roadway shortly before 5 a.m., along with debris believed to come from the vehicle.
The Fresno Bee reported that the woman was identified as a 26-year-old Fresno resident. ABC30 reports that the driver, a Fresno County man, has been charged with felonies including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and fleeing the scene, and that he appeared in court. Charges are allegations, and the investigation remains active. Anyone with information can contact CHP Fresno at (559) 262-0400. If your family has been affected by a crash like this, our team can explain your options, and there is no fee unless we win.
A 26-year-old Fresno woman was killed after she was allegedly struck by a suspected drunk driver near Central and Elm Avenues in the Easton area of Fresno County. California Highway Patrol officers found her body on the right shoulder just before 5 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Officers believe the collision happened about two hours earlier. The driver was later located at a home in Easton and taken into custody.
According to KMJ, the Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the woman, and CHP says the driver is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. ABC30 reported that no road closures were in place at Central and Elm, and that the investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash is ongoing. These details come from early reports and may change as CHP completes its investigation. Any charges are allegations until proven in court.
