Multiple People Injured In Fresno Car Accident With Dodge Pickup Truck On Highway 99 By Clinton Avenue Exit
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA (April 2, 2022) – A family of five were seriously injured in a car accident with a Dodge truck on Highway 99 by Clinton Avenue exit.
Fresno County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:00 p.m. on Friday. A family of five were in a Toyota Corolla traveling down Highway 99 when traffic began to slow.
A Dodge pickup truck did not notice the slowing traffic and rear-ended their vehicle. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help all of the victims.
Two of the three children in the car were critically injured and the third child suffered major injuries. The parents sustained moderate injuries.
All five of the victims were transported to the Fresno Community Regional Medical Center. The Dodge truck driver cooperated with police and remained at the scene.
Liability In California Car Accidents
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, over 32,000 people are killed in car accidents in the United States every year and over 2,000,000 are injured. Nearly one in three fatal collisions in the United States involve a driver that was intoxicated. There are many other factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
- Slowed traffic
- Drug use
Rear-end collisions are among the most common type of vehicle accidents that occur. They are also the most preventable. They typically happen when drivers are speeding or following the lead vehicle too closely. According to California Vehicle Code 22350, no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than what would be safe and reasonable given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends another vehicle.
Many pickup trucks are used for commercial purposes such as construction or landscaping. If the driver that rear-ended another vehicle was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Even after the physical injuries of an accident have healed, many victims are left with long-term psychological trauma. Any person that is injured in a car accident may be able to seek damages through a bodily injury claim. Damages 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 Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the family injured in this crash. This was a preventable tragedy that should have never taken place. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of all who have been injured.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
