Go-Kart driver killed in Fresno County, CHP says. The other driver stopped then left
A Go-Kart driver was killed Saturday morning in a hit-and-run in Fresno County.
The California Highway Patrol said the collision happened at 6:35 a.m. at Mountain View Avenue, west of Peach Avenue.
CHP said the Toyota Tacoma driver was westbound on Mountain View while the Go-Kart rider was also westbound on Mountain View.
CHP said the Go-Kart was not street legal and had no lights or reflectors and was low to the ground.
The Toyota approached the Go-Kart from behind and the vehicle struck the Go-Kart.
The Go-Kart driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Toyota driver stopped but fled the scene, CHP said.
It’s unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor, CHP said.
CHP described the possible vehicle as a white 2012-2015 with front end damage.
Anyone with information is asked to call CHP at 559-262-0400 or Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.