Man Seriously Injured In Fresno Pedestrian Accident With Pickup Truck By The Intersection of Shaw Avenue and Brawley Avenue
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA (December 9, 2022) – A male pedestrian in his 40’s has tragically died in a Fresno car accident with a pickup truck by Shaw Avenue and Brawley Avenue.
Fresno County officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:00 a.m. on Monday. A man was crossing the road when he was hit by a truck.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The man was taken the hospital in order to receive treatment for his injuries.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Fresno Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in pedestrian accidents every year. According to the CDC, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020. That’s about one death every 75 minutes.” The majority of pedestrian collisions involve some amount of driver error. There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of any vehicle shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing in a lawfully marked crosswalk. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is essential that all evidence is properly preserved after a collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
Many accident victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after a collision. Even after the physical injuries of an accident have healed, it is common for survivors to suffer from long term psychological trauma. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. 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 Fresno Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the man injured in this collision by Shaw Avenue. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that the victim will be able to make a full recovery.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligent actions of a 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.
