Luis Perez Killed Fresno Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA (May 14, 2025) – Fresno police are actively searching for a driver who fled the scene of a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of 39-year-old Luis Perez of Fresno on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on May 11th, near the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Thesta Street. Officers responded to reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.
When police arrived, they found Perez lying in the roadway with critical injuries. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The suspect vehicle, described as a black sedan, fled the scene before officers arrived. Detectives are now investigating the crash as a felony hit-and-run.
Luis Perez had initially not been identified by authorities, but officials later confirmed his identity as they continued working to notify family and gather more information.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information about the vehicle involved to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.
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