Maria Paredes Obituary, Death: 74-year-old woman fatally struck by vehicle in Fresno County identified.
Maria Paredes Obituary, Death – A tragic accident in Fresno County claimed the life of 74-year-old Maria Paredes, who was fatally struck by a car early Saturday morning. Authorities have now identified her as the victim of the collision.
According to investigators, Paredes was walking with a walker in the westbound lanes of Clinton Avenue, just east of Bond Street, when the incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, whose identity has not been released, immediately stopped after the collision and called 911 for help. Despite their efforts, Paredes succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Officials noted that the area where the accident happened is extremely dark due to the absence of streetlights, which may have contributed to the crash. However, they confirmed that neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in the incident.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
