[03-13-2022] Tulare County, CA – Two Teens Killed Following a Deadly Pedestrian Crash on Blackstone and MLK Boulevard

Two teens were killed after a deadly pedestrian crash involving a suspected drunk driver on Blackstone Street on Sunday night, March 13, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash happened at around 9:00 p.m. on Blackstone Street and MLK Boulevard.

The suspect suddenly struck two teens. The suspect was identified as 83-year-old Manuel C.

The two teens sustained fatal injuries in the crash. One of the victims, a 17-year-old girl, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead before midnight.

The second victim was hospitalized and was listed in critical condition but was pronounced dead the following day.

Authorities determined that the driver was under the influence at the time of the accident. The suspect was arrested and booked into the Tulare County Jail on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI causing injury.

Local authorities are further investigating the accident. Witnesses that can provide additional helpful information about the accident are asked to call the Tulare Police Department at 684-4296.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are more likely to result in a fatality than other traffic accidents because pedestrians are unprotected from road hazards.

In recent years, pedestrian fatalities in the United States have become a growing problem. Pedestrian deaths increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths declined by 14%.

Negligent driving, speeding, and drunk driving are all significant causes of pedestrian accidents. The pedestrian collision, in this case, was caused by a drunk driver.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DUI crashes kill 30 people in the United States per day. DUI accidents account for around 29 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in the United States. Sixty-one percent of these DUI drivers have a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or above.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Tulare County

When a family member loses their life due to a drunk driving accident, it is difficult for them to come to terms with the tragedy. Their lives may be permanently altered because of the stress and loss they’ve endured. However, they may still be able to get justice and compensation if one of their loved ones was killed in the tragedy.

A typical practice in wrongful-death claims is holding the person who caused the untimely death and financial loss accountable. The victim’s lost wages from the time of the accident to their expected retirement date may be included in these losses and funeral and burial expenditures.

Arash Law has access to considerable resources to conduct the most thorough investigations on behalf of our clients. Medical specialists in all fields of medicine are available to lend solid support of diagnosis, prognosis, and, when applicable, a cause of death in cases where the cause of death may be in question.

A loved one’s abrupt and unexpected death can be incredibly difficult on the victim’s family. Wrongful death legislation can be a confusing and overwhelming subject during this difficult time. Arash Law’s Tulare County fatal pedestrian accident attorneys can handle all the legal matters for you. To arrange a free, no-obligation case evaluation following a fatal car accident, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or email us.