A pursuit in downtown Fresno left nine people injured while the driver who was being chased fled the scene.
Fresno police Lt. Alfonso Castillo said the incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. While parked on a one-way road outside the Fresno County Superior Courthouse, two deputies noticed a white sedan speeding while driving the wrong direction.
The deputies turned on their sirens and prepared to stop the vehicle, but the driver didn’t pull over.
A pursuit ensued. As the chase neared the intersection of Stanislaus and M streets, the deputies’ vehicle crashed into a Fresno city bus.
“We got a total of seven people on this city bus injured,” Castillo said, noting the driver was among those impacted.
The two deputies were also taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.
The white sedan fled the scene. Castillo said the driver is looking at felony charges, and law enforcement is canvassing the area for surveillance footage.
The damage to the Fresno city bus caused by the crash at Stanislaus and M streets Tuesday afternoon. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office 
Two deputies were hospitalized with minor injuries after crashing into a bus during a pursuit on Tuesday. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
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Nick Fenley is a reporter covering education, lawsuits, breaking news and more for The Fresno Bee. He’s originally from the Imperial Valley and joined The Bee in 2025.