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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:45PM

Pedestrian hit and killed by car in central Fresno, police say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man who was hit and killed by a car in central Fresno has been identified as 68-year-old Donald Burkes.

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Police were called out to Ashlan Avenue near First Street just before 1 pm Tuesday.

Authorities have not released any information about what led to the crash.

The intersection was closed for some time for cleanup efforts.

Police say the driver stayed at the scene.

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