![[08-17-2025] Woman Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle on First Street And Olive Avenue](https://ak1.to//Ks^X.webp)
A woman was killed after being struck by a suspected DUI driver in central Fresno on Sunday afternoon, August 17, 2025.
According to the Fresno Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of First Street and Olive Avenue.
Authorities said the driver, 47-year-old Akinyele C., was traveling west on Olive Avenue when his vehicle went onto the curb, struck the pedestrian, and then hit a power pole. Police reported that as the vehicle re-entered the roadway, the victim was dragged into the intersection.
The pedestrian was identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office as 30-year-old Shante V. of Fresno. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol.
The incident remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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