Fresno hit-and-run suspect arrested after striking dine-and-dash suspect

A man who allegedly fled an Indian restaurant in Fresno without paying for his meal was struck by a vehicle on Olive Avenue on Friday night. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released, was pursued by security personnel after leaving Indian’s Oven in the Tower District.

Following the collision, the driver fled the scene. However, Fresno Police used automated license plate reader technology to locate the vehicle near East Hammon Avenue and North First Street. The suspect, 36-year-old Steven Jones, allegedly admitted to driving the vehicle and was found to be under the influence. Jones has been booked into Fresno County Jail on a felony hit-and-run charge and cited for DUI.

The injured man was transported to Community Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.