After a deadly night on Fresno city streets Monday night police officers are asking drivers and pedestrians to be careful. Monday night, two people walking on Fresno streets were killed after being hit by cars. With the additions these two cases, the number of people hit and killed by cars in Fresno has already surpassed last year’s total. 

Fresno PD wrote more than 1800 tickets for jay-walking last year trying to protect drivers and pedestrians from tragedy. Investigators say the woman killed near Cedar and Dakota did not cross the street safely and most of these situations can be prevented.

Jessica and her son Elijah often walk by the intersection where the woman was killed.

“I always make him stand by me and hold my hand because any second he could run out in the road and get hit by a car because the drivers aren’t paying attention and that’s my world so,” said Jessica.

She says a tragedy like this isn’t surprising because people are always running across the street.

“I see it all the time. People don’t pay attention to where they are going, or what they are doing. It’s like they’re careless,” said Jessica.

At Brawley and Princeton a man was killed after he was hit by a woman driving a pick up truck. She drove off and is now wanted for hit and run.

“What you should do is stop and call for assistance, call 911. Get emergency medical care there. Get police there. Help keep other vehicles away from the person and render aid if possible,” said Lt. Steve Card of the Fresno Police Department.

Many people walk and ride bikes in this area. News of a hit and run death has residents concerned.

“Just to hear that someone died here it surprises me really, but now I don’t really want to come here like just walking here alone. Especially at night,” said Fresno resident Isaac Osle. 

This year 13 pedestrians in Fresno have been killed after being hit by cars, there were 12 last year and 17 in 2014. Investigators say in a majority of these cases were at night and the pedestrian was at fault.

“Do not assume people can see you in the evening during darkness,” said Lt. Card.

As the weather cools off Fresno Police leaders are concerned the death toll will rise because fog will make it even harder to see pedestrians at night. With that in mind, police ask anyone out walking at night to wear bright colors and do whatever they can to be more visible.