Man in Wheelchair Critically Injured in Crash on West Avenue [Fresno, CA]

Police Investigate Pedestrian Crash on West Avenue in Fresno

FRESNO, CA (September 10, 2026)— A man using a wheelchair suffered critical injuries in a crash on West Avenue after a vehicle struck him Thursday night in Fresno.

Police said the collision occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. on West Avenue, just south of Shields Avenue.

According to witnesses, the man was crossing the roadway outside of a marked crosswalk when the vehicle hit him.

Witnesses also reported that the driver was traveling below the posted speed limit but apparently did not see the man before the collision. Authorities said the man was wearing dark clothing at the time.

When officers arrived, they found the injured man unconscious in the roadway.

Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel listed him in critical condition.

Authorities have not released the man’s identity or provided additional information about the driver involved.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the events leading up to the impact.

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