One Hospitalized after Pedestrian Collision near Walnut Avenue

VISALIA, CA (July 18, 2024) – Sunday afternoon, one man was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident on Demaree Street.

Around 2:06 p.m., police officers responded to the scene near Walnut Avenue. 

According to the Visalia Police Department, the driver of a vehicle hit the male pedestrian for reasons under investigation. 

First responders transported the victim, only described as a 22-year-old man, to Kaweah Health. Reports said the man remains at the hospital in critical condition. 

Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the investigators. 

Emergency crews shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties.

At this time, the Visalia PD Traffic Unit is leading the investigation. Officials do not suspect intoxication to be a factor in the incident. Those who witnessed the Demaree Street pedestrian crash can contact the Visalia Police Department at 559-713-4175.

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