Lisa Booth Died In Clovis Car Accident Involving Van By The Intersection of Nees Avenue and Peach Avenue
CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA (January 13, 2022) – A woman identified as Lisa Booth was killed in a Clovis car accident near the intersection of Nees Avenue and Peach Avenue.
Fresno County officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Lisa Booth was walking in a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a small utility van.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Lisa Booth was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Sadly, she later died due to the severity of her injuries.
Police interviewed the driver of the utility van who remained at the scene. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Clovis Pedestrian Accidents
Fresno County has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. According to Your Central Valley, “So far [in 2018], there have been 21 pedestrian deaths, according to police numbers [in Fresno County]. It accounts for 64 percent of the city’s total deadly collisions.” Pedestrians are uniquely vulnerable in collisions. They lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked. There are a number of steps that drivers should take to avoid colliding with pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down at night and during periods of inclement weather.
- 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 to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
Utility vans are often used for commercial purposes. If the driver of a van 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 wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian accident.
- The employment status of any van driver should be determined.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
Victims of car accidents are protected by a number of laws. The family of any person that is killed due to the negligent actions of a driver may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Unfortunately, it is very common for drivers to fight hard to deny liability for any collision. This is why it is so important that evidence is properly preserved after any collision. Evidence is ultimately what will be used to establish liability for an accident.
Liability For Clovis Pedestrian Accidents
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Lisa Booth. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to Fresno County CHP. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Clovis pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian 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 more information about any collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
