1 dead after collision in Visalia | YourCentralValley.com

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – One person died Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Visalia, according to Visalia police.

Officers said they were called to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of ​​Mooney Boulevard and Cameron Avenue around 9 p.m.

According to officials, it was initially believed the driver had fled the scene of the accident, but it turned out he had pulled into a nearby parking lot and contacted police to report the collision.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say the driver is cooperating fully with law enforcement.

Drugs or alcohol do not appear to have played a role in the accident. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the Visalia Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 559-713-4175.