Ronald Torres, 70, Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Hanford

Suspected Hit-and-Run Driver Bryan Gomez, 26, is Unlicensed

HANFORD, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2026) — Police arrested a suspected hit-and-run driver following a fatal crash Sunday in Hanford that resulted in the death of Ronald Torres at Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue.

Bryan Antonio Gomez, 26, was arrested Monday on multiple charges including felony hit-and-run resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter, following the deadly collision on Oct. 25, 2026.

The suspect was allegedly behind the wheel of a silver 2007 Toyota RAV4 SUV when he struck the victim some time between 6:20 and 6:40 a.m. on Sunday and fled the scene. Police located the victim dead at the scene.

Authorities say they obtained surveillance footage that confirmed the suspect had returned to the scene minutes after hitting the victim. They were able to match evidence found at the scene to the suspect’s home on Harrison Avenue near Hamilton Elementary School. Further investigation led to the arrest of Gomez at his job at Highway 43 and Lansing Avenue where he was arrested.

Gomez told police the vehicle he used was at a home in Armona. Detectives seized the vehicle as evidence, noting it had front-end damage from the crash.

The suspect was booked into the Kings County Jail on felony charges of hit-and-run resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter.

Finally, witnesses may contact Hanford Police Detective Escalera at 559-585-2540 and reference case H2603886.

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