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A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Walnut Avenue in Visalia late Thursday night, February 19, 2026.
According to the Visalia Police Department, officers responded to the incident at around 11:40 p.m. on eastbound Walnut Avenue, just west of Mooney Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers found that the pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle and was transported to Kaweah Health, where they remain in critical condition.
Investigators determined that the pedestrian was crossing southbound across Walnut Avenue when struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound. The victim was not within a marked crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing at the time.
The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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