FRESNO, Calif. — The Fresno community is mourning the tragic loss of 41-year-old Martha Hernandez and her 9-year-old son, Adrian Hernandez, who were killed early Monday morning in a devastating hit-and-run crash. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred around 2 a.m. at the intersection of McKinley Avenue and Fresno Street.
According to the Fresno Police Department, the Hernandez family’s 2020 Dodge Durango was struck by another vehicle, a Honda Pilot, which ran a red light before the collision. The impact caused the Durango to leave the roadway and enter a nearby canal. Martha Hernandez was pulled from the water and transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Hours later, rescue crews recovered her son, Adrian, confirming that both had perished.
The mother and son were returning home from a family gathering in Madera when the crash occurred. Witnesses at the scene reported that the driver of the Honda Pilot may have been under the influence. The suspect vehicle was later found abandoned near the crash site. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run to contact the Fresno Police Department at 559-621-7000.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, emphasizing the need to identify and apprehend the responsible party. The sudden deaths of Martha and Adrian Hernandez have left family, friends, and the wider Fresno community in profound shock and grief. Their passing serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety, as well as the need for vigilance in ensuring justice is served for victims of such tragic incidents.
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