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Amanda Maldonado Dies in Fatal Saturday Hit-and-Run in Orange Cove

Jul 03, 2025

Fresno County, CA, June 28, 2025 – A tragic hit-and-run crash claimed the life of a woman in Orange Cove on Saturday night, June 28, 2025. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Cove Road. The victim, 38-year-old Amanda Maldonado of Orange Cove, was riding a bicycle westbound on Adams Avenue when she was struck from behind by a Chevy 1500 pickup truck. Authorities identified the suspected driver as 41-year-old Rafaela Cruz. Cruz allegedly fled the scene without stopping to assist or call for help. Maldonado suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released details on whether Cruz has been apprehended. The community is mourning the loss of Maldonado, remembered as a vibrant and beloved member of Orange Cove.

Fresno County, CA, June 28, 2025 – A tragic hit-and-run crash claimed the life of a woman in Orange Cove on Saturday night, June 28, 2025. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Cove Road. The victim, 38-year-old Amanda Maldonado of Orange Cove, was riding a bicycle westbound on Adams Avenue when she was struck from behind by a Chevy 1500 pickup truck. Authorities identified the suspected driver as 41-year-old Rafaela Cruz. Cruz allegedly fled the scene without stopping to assist or call for help. Maldonado suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released details on whether Cruz has been apprehended. The community is mourning the loss of Maldonado, remembered as a vibrant and beloved member of Orange Cove.

Amanda Maldonado Killed in Fatal Saturday Hit‑and‑Run in Orange Cove

38-year-old Amanda Maldonado of Orange Cove was tragically killed in a hit-and-run collision on Saturday evening, June 28, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, around 9:30 p.m. on Adams Avenue near Cove Avenue, Maldonado was riding her bicycle westbound when she was struck from behind by a red Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle dragged her approximately 120 feet before fleeing the scene, and she was pronounced dead at the location. The driver, a 41-year-old woman from Orosi, identified as Rafaela Cruz, later turned herself in and has been arrested on felony gross vehicular manslaughter charges

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Losing a loved one in a hit‑and‑run crash is devastating and deeply traumatic. At Culver Legal, we offer free, no‑obligation case evaluations for families during this painful time. If your family member was killed due to another driver’s negligence—such as fleeing the scene or impaired driving—we will investigate thoroughly and advise you on the process to pursue a wrongful death claim.

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If your loved one was killed in the June 28 hit‑and‑run crash on Adams Avenue in Orange Cove, call Culver Legal at 310‑600‑7881 for a free, confidential consultation. Our compassionate and experienced team is ready to support you and fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves.

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