Bicycle Rider Seriously Injured In Fresno Hit-And-Run Collision By The Intersection of Central Avenue and Fig Avenue
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA (October 28, 2022) – A bicyclist was seriously injured in a Fresno hit-and-run collision near the intersection of Central Avenue and Fig Avenue.
Fresno County officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. A bicyclist was traveling down the road when they were hit by a vehicle.
That driver fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
The bicyclist was taken to the Community Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Fresno Bicycle Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured in hit-and-run collisions every year. According to the AAA Foundation, “There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in 2015 (NHTSA, 2016). This translates to a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in the U.S. every 43 seconds. The 2,049 fatalities that resulted from hit-and-run crashes in 2016 were the highest number ever recorded (NHTSA, 2017).” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to hit-and-run collisions.
- Speeding
- Drug use
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Driver fatigue
It is illegal to flee the scene of any collision that causes bodily injury or death. Any person that flees the scene of a car accident may face criminal and civil sanctions. Victims of hit-and-run collisions may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that come with a serious collision. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Bicycle Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the bicyclist injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Fresno bicycle accident? Our team of bicycle 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 any type of help after any accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
