Pedestrian Hit While Crossing Tulare Avenue in Visalia

January 9, 2012- A woman was hit by a car as she was crossing the road in Visalia, on Monday, at about 5:40 PM.

The pedestrian, Charlene Garmon, was crossing Tulare Avenue, headed north, just past Garden Street, when she was struck by a 2001 Kia Rio, driven by Brett Hawley, that was traveling westbound.

She was seriously injured and taken first to Kaweah Delta Medical, and then Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. She died in the hospital from her injuries.

The 43 year-old male driver was not hurt in the accident.

The crash is now under investigation.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.