Authorities identify pedestrian killed at Fresno's Blackstone/Olive intersection
The pedestrian killed near Blackstone and Olive avenues last week has been identified.
Fresno County Coroner’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti identified the victim as Mitchell Wright, 39, of Fresno.
The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25.
Police said a car was traveling south on Blackstone near Olive when it struck the victim. The victim was walking outside the crosswalk in a poorly-lit area, police say.
Wright was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Officers did not suspect the driver of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This story was originally published July 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM with the headline "Authorities identify pedestrian killed at Fresno's Blackstone/Olive intersection."
Nick Fenley
The Fresno Bee