Police say the vehicle involved left the scene without stopping, and officers were searching for a silver Toyota RAV4 before a suspect was arrested.
HANFORD, CA - October 27, 2026
A suspect was arrested Monday after a crash that killed 70-year-old Ronald Torres of Hanford, according to ABC30 Fresno. The crash happened early Sunday near Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue, and police said the vehicle involved did not stop.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday (reported October 27, 2026)
- Location: Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue, near Hamilton Elementary School, Hanford, California
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Suspect vehicle described as a 2006 to 2008 silver Toyota RAV4 with front-end damage
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Police
- Reported by: ABC30 Fresno
Crash Overview
The first call to police came in at roughly 8:30 a.m. Sunday, reporting someone lying on the pavement near Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue. When officers arrived, they found Ronald Torres dead near the intersection with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Police reported no other vehicles in the area.
Investigators concluded the collision took place sometime in the window from 6:20 to 6:40 a.m., and police reported that the vehicle in question drove off without pausing. Officers subsequently looked for a silver Toyota RAV4, model years 2006 through 2008, that had damage to its front end.
A suspect was arrested Monday. No additional details about the suspect or the arrest have been reported.
People Involved
Ronald Torres, 70, of Hanford, died in the crash, according to ABC30 Fresno. The suspect's identity and age have not been reported.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider the following general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.