Patricia Nelson Died In Clovis Pedestrian Accident In the Parking Lot of the Sunflower Marketplace Near The Intersection of Shaw Avenue and Villa Avenue
CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA (October 31, 2022) – A woman identified as Patricia Nelson has died in a Clovis pedestrian accident in the parking lot of the Sunflower Marketplace by Shaw Avenue.
Fresno County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Patricia Nelson was walking when she was hit and pinned by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the woman. She was extracted from underneath the car and taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Sadly, Patricia Nelson died as a result of her injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Clovis Pedestrian Accidents
Parking lots can be extremely dangerous. Cars can come from any direction and they often lack clear traffic lines or control devices. According to Motor Biscuit, “20 percent of car accidents happen in parking lots and garages, CBS News reports. This accounts for about 50,000 car accidents per year, thousands of injuries, and hundreds of deaths.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of any vehicle approaching a pedestrian must reduce their speed as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian. If a driver fails to reduce their speed and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any person that is killed in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. Sadly, though, drivers will often fight hard to deny liability for any collision. This is why it is so important that evidence is properly preserved after any collision.
Investigating A Clovis Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Patricia Nelson. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a Clovis pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
