Authorities Identify Man Killed in Tulare Pedestrian Accident at Inyo and D Streets as Marcelino Escobedo

Tulare, California (January 16, 2020) – Police have identified Marcelino Escobedo, 61, of Tulare, as the man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver last week Thursday in the area of Inyo and D streets in Tulare.

The fatal crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 9 at the intersection of Inyo and D streets.

According to authorities, Escobedo was crossing Inyo street west of the D street intersection when for undetermined reasons, he was hit by a vehicle driven by Leonardo Villasenor, 50.

Escobedo suffered major injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Hospital, where he was declared dead four days later.

Villasenor reportedly fled the scene after the crash. Authorities described his vehicle as a light blue 1996 to 1998 Nissan Quest minivan. The vehicle sustained major front-end damage and possibly a broken windshield.

Villasenor was later located and arrested by police. He was booked into custody on felony hit-and-run charges. Authorities said Villasenor was not cooperative and remained silent on the whereabouts of his vehicle involved in the collision.

Anyone with information about the suspected vehicle is urged to contact the Tulare Police Department at (559) 684-4290.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling  866-773-0222