Fresco, CA (May 17, 2024) – A fatal hit-and-run incident in the parking lot of a gym near Manchester Mall has led to the death of a Fresno man, identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office.
Incident Overview: Larry Charles Mitchell, 58, of Fresno, was struck by a vehicle around 10:30 a.m. Friday outside Planet Fitness located at the intersection of Blackstone and Dakota avenues. Fresno police responded to the scene to find Mitchell injured in the parking lot. Despite being quickly transported to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. According to initial reports from the police, there was an encounter between Mitchell and a woman driving a red car. After the collision, the woman fled the scene, driving south on Blackstone Avenue. The nature of the interaction and whether the collision was intentional remain under investigation by Fresno police.
Legal Implications: The incident is being closely scrutinized to determine if it qualifies as accidental or if it was indeed an intentional act, which could lead to more severe charges like homicide. The ongoing investigation will be crucial to understanding the circumstances leading to Mitchell’s death and in identifying and apprehending the driver involved. Detectives are actively working to collect evidence and have spoken to multiple witnesses. Efforts to obtain surveillance footage from nearby businesses are also underway to aid in identifying the suspect and piecing together the events that led to the fatal collision. Depending on what the evidence shows, the family of Larry Charles Mitchell could consider pursuing a wrongful death claim. Such a claim could help address funeral costs, loss of companionship, and other damages resulting from this tragic incident.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of Larry Charles Mitchell during this distressing time, and I hope that the ongoing efforts by law enforcement will soon bring clarity and justice in this case.
Source: Fresno Bee