Bicyclist Killed in Visalia Hit-and-Run, Police Seek Driver

A 53-year-old bicyclist was fatally injured in a hit-and-run collision on Akers Street near Judy Avenue in Visalia, California, on the night of May 3, 2025. The driver fled the scene before police arrived, and the victim died at Kaweah Health Medical Center the following morning. Authorities are actively investigating the incident, including reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, but have not yet released a description of the vehicle or made any arrests. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Visalia Police Department’s Traffic Unit. California law requires drivers involved in such accidents to remain at the scene and assist the injured, with hit-and-run offenses being treated as felonies when they result in injury or death. The case remains open as police seek to locate the responsible driver.