CHP searches for hit-and-run driver in fatal crash on Jensen Avenue
SANGER, CA, (July 30, 2025) - A 44-year-old man from Reedley was tragically killed in a hit-and-run collision early Wednesday near Sanger, authorities said.
Adan Ochoa, 44, of Reedley, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday morning along Jensen Avenue near Sanger, authorities said.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Jensen Avenue, just east of Del Rey Avenue. The victim, identified as Adan Ochoa, was on the south shoulder of the road when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
CHP investigators believe the suspect vehicle may be a dark gray metallic Toyota Avalon. Ochoa sadly died at the scene from his injuries.
Officials are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle involved to contact CHP at 559-262-0400. The investigation remains ongoing.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Even a minute's delay in medical attention after a serious crash can cost a life. Leaving the scene helps no one — not the victim, and not the driver. Nearly 65 percent of people killed in hit-and-run crashes were pedestrians or bicyclists, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney and a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
Added Bond, the national analyst for The Legal Advocate, “The driver always has to take great care behind the wheel.”
An attorney will carefully review what may have contributed to the crash and has the resources to hire expert witnesses, locate witnesses to the crash, and review applicable insurance coverage.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Adan Ochoa may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.”
If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in a hit-and-run, national legal analyst Candice Bond is available for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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