41-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident near Holland Avenue

FRESNO, CA (November 14, 2022) – Early Monday night, Colin Volpe was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Blackstone Avenue.

Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., on November 7th.

According to police, the driver of a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the area of Blackstone and Holland Avenue, just north of Ashlan.

Initial investigation stated that Volpe was walking outside of a marked crosswalk when a van hit him. A nearby witness remained in the area, but it was believed that another driver struck Volpe and fled the scene.

Witnesses later described the second car as a silver four door vehicle.

Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced 41-year-old Volpe dead. Crews closed both directions of the roadway for a brief time to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Colin Volpe who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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