Ernest Yetter Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Abby Street [Fresno, CA]

Ernest Yetter Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Abby Street [Fresno, CA]

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FRESNO, CA (November 11, 2024) – Sunday afternoon, a pedestrian accident on Abby Street in central Fresno took the life of Ernest Yetter.

Around 1:30 p.m., police officers responded to the scene just south of East White Street.

According to police, the driver of a red Buick struck the pedestrian lying on the ground. Investigators say the pedestrian was intoxicated and laying down in the roadway. 

Responding officers said the driver of the Buick initially stopped but fled moments later, and was eventually found at a nearby church. 

Paramedics arrived and declared the pedestrian dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the victim as 64-year-old Ernest Yetter. His city of residence remains undisclosed to the public. 

Meanwhile, the involved driver cooperated with investigators. Fresno Officials will release additional information regarding the fatal Abby Street pedestrian crash once available.


Our team at Sweet James offers our deepest condolences to Ernest Yetter’s family in this time of sorrow.


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