84-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Injured In Selma Car Accident By The Intersection of Whitson Street and Floral Avenue
SELMA, CALIFORNIA (November 30, 2022) – An 84-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured in a Selma car accident by the intersection of Whitson Street and Floral Avenue.
Fresno County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:09 p.m. on Friday. A pedestrian was walking when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The man was taken to the hospital with major injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Selma Pedestrian Collisions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, “The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.” There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
Many accident victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after a collision. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the man injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider measures to prevent other collisions like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
