[01-03-2022] Fresno County, CA – Bicyclist Killed in a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in Reedley

One unidentified man was killed after a deadly bicycle crash involving a hit-and-run driver in Reedley on Monday night, January 3, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 7:00 p.m. near the intersection of Alta and Manning Avenues in Reedley.

The man was reportedly riding his bike on the right shoulder of the road and was staying away from traffic when a truck swerved in his direction and struck the back tire of his bicycle.

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his bicycle and landed on the roadway. The driver that struck him did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene.

Emergency personnel later arrived at the scene and performed life-saving measures on the man. Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed.

Local authorities are actively pursuing the whereabouts of the hit-and-run driver.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident Statistics

When a bicycle collides with a motor vehicle, the vehicle always wins. Bicyclists are what the law refers to as “vulnerable road users,” or those who are most likely to be injured in an accident. Even while wearing bicycle helmets, riders can receive serious and life-threatening injuries in car collisions.

Riding a bicycle on the road can be hazardous and, in rare cases, lethal, especially in congested regions. According to the National Highway Road Safety Administration, 840 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle incidents in 2016, accounting for 2% of traffic fatalities.

Drunk driving, texting while driving, and irresponsible driving can result in a bicycle crash. Unfortunately, motor vehicle drivers frequently walk away uninjured, while bicyclists suffer severe or even deadly injuries.

Many motorists who hit bikes unlawfully abandon the scene. They may recognize they were at blame for driving while intoxicated, texting and driving, or otherwise neglecting to pay attention, and they may panic or try to dodge liability.

Driving away from the scene is a crime itself. Unfortunately, hit-and-run events continue to occur on US highways daily. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents happen every minute in the United States.

In 2016, there were roughly 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities in the United States. Every year, over 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in the country. Pedestrians are frequently the victims of hit-and-run accidents.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in Fresno County

The unexpected death of a loved one can be traumatic to the victim’s family. It may expose them to manipulation by insurance companies and other parties. To avoid this, you must have an attorney on your side fighting for your rights.

In the meantime, the victim’s family is encouraged to file a wrongful death claim with the assistance of an attorney. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, the victim’s family can seek compensation for the losses (such as loss of income and companionship, burial costs, pain and suffering, and emotional anguish) caused by the fatal accident.

Arash Law’s skilled Fresno County hit-and-run attorneys are dedicated to assisting you in recovering from the losses you’ve incurred. Our experienced legal team has spent decades fighting for the rights of accident victims just like you. We’re here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so please don’t hesitate to call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to speak with a hit-and-run lawyer about your accident.