Maria Cruz Death – The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the 72-year-old woman who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle in Reedley on Tuesday. The incident occurred near East Springfield and Justine Avenue at 7:52 p.m., prompting a response from the Reedley Police Department. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 69-year-old woman had hit the victim while she was crossing the street with a walker.
The victim, identified as Maria Cruz of Reedley, was not using a designated crosswalk at the time. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital. The driver of the vehicle is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation, as confirmed by the police.