[03-19-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Pedestrian Crash on Highway 180

One unidentified man was killed after a deadly pedestrian crash on Highway 180 on late Saturday night, March 19, 2022.

The fatal pedestrian crash occurred on Highway 180, east of James Avenue, at approximately 11:35 p.m.

The victim was walking on the road’s shoulder when suddenly struck by a westbound 2015 Hyundai Elantra.

The Hyundai driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. Unfortunately, the pedestrian could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Hyundai driver was uninjured in the mishap. He was not under the influence at the time of the accident.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians are frequently fatal and disastrous. Pedestrians do not have the same level of protection as occupants of enclosed vehicles or motorcycle riders in a deadly collision.

Pedestrians have been responsible for more than half of all traffic fatalities during the last 33 years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decline in other categories of fatal traffic incidents.

California has the highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California has a higher death rate than the rest of the country. In 2018, 14,000 pedestrians were injured, and 893 pedestrians were killed in California car accidents.

Drivers are often distracted, fast, drunk, careless, driving in bad weather or the wrong way, or failing to respect traffic laws in many of these pedestrian incidents.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Fresno County

Families who have lost a loved one may make hasty decisions about their legal options while still in shock. Because they strongly suggest that you hire a wrongful death lawyer with a lot of experience.

The victim’s family can file a wrongful death lawsuit to get back some of the money they lost because of the accident. It pays for lost wages, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering.

Arash Law will fight for our client’s rights and interests to hold the person who was negligent responsible. It takes a lot of experience to win a case in Fresno County. Arash Law’sLaw’s Fresno County pedestrian accident lawyers have a lot of that experience in dealing with cases similar to this.

When a pedestrian is hit by a truck, car, motorbike, or bike, Arash Law has access to many resources and people who can help us do the most thorough investigation possible for our clients. You can call our toll-free number (888) 488-1391 to set up a free meeting with one of our lawyers.