[11-12-2026] Tulare County, CA – 75-Year-Old Woman Severely Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Visalia

A 75-year-old woman sustained severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Visalia on Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026.

According to the Visalia Police Department, officers responded to the area of Akers Street, south of Walnut Avenue, at around 8:40 a.m.

Authorities said the woman was walking southbound on Akers Street and crossing a parking lot driveway when the incident occurred.

Police reported that a driver had been stopped, waiting for traffic to clear, before turning onto Akers Street and striking the pedestrian.

The woman sustained severe injuries and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Her condition following hospitalization was not immediately available.

Authorities did not release additional information about the driver or the vehicle involved.

The incident remains under investigation.

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