Cynthia Vang Died In Fresno County Car Accident Along Church Avenue Between West Avenue and Hughes Avenue
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA (August 23, 2022) – A woman identified as Cynthia Vang has tragically died in a car accident along Church Avenue between West Avenue and Hughes Avenue.
Fresno County officials are saying that the accident took place on Tuesday. Cynthia Vang was in a car which was rear-ended by an SUV. That SUV was then hit on the side by a passing van.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Cynthia Vang was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Sadly, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Fresno Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the IIHS, “There were 35,766 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2020 in which 38,824 deaths occurred. This resulted in 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.34 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. The fatality rate per 100,000 people ranged from 4.9 in Massachusetts to 25.4 in Mississippi.” There are many factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Inclement weather
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Drug use
- Road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. The vast majority of rear-end collisions are due to drivers that are speeding or following the lead vehicle too closely. According to California Vehicle Code 21703, the driver of any motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. Indeed, there is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends another vehicle. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any rear-end collision.
- 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 victim that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, drivers will often fight extremely hard to deny responsibility for any collision. This is why it is so important that all evidence is properly maintained after any collision.
Investigating A Fresno Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Cynthia Vang. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Fresno car accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. 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.
