[03-29-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Woman Injured in Pedestrian Accident Involved in Police Chase Near Greenwood Avenue

The Sanger police stated that an unidentified woman was taken to the hospital after getting hit by a car involved in a police chase on Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022.

According to authorities, the accident occurred just after 6:00 p.m. near Greenwood Ave and Almond Ave.

According to police, a bystander was struck by the suspect’s vehicle. Both the driver and the passenger fled the scene.

The woman was taken to the hospital, but her current condition is unknown.

The suspect vehicle’s driver and passenger were apprehended by police and taken into custody.

They will be arrested and taken to the Fresno County Jail.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

No one can deny that pedestrians are the most at risk on the road, given their inability to protect themselves from fatal injuries in the event of a collision with a vehicle.

Recently, there has been an alarming rise in pedestrian deaths in the United States. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while all other types of traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

When it came to drunk drivers harming pedestrians, there was no room for doubt. It is a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In the United States, drunk-driving accidents are not as common as they should be.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving kills approximately 30 Americans every day in the United States. An estimated 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States occur as a result of drunk driving. They have a blood-alcohol level above the 0.08 percent legal limit in more than 60% of the cases.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Injured Victims in Fresno County

People who have been injured in any way, including by another driver, are entitled to compensation under California law in the form of money, emotional distress, and physical harm. The plaintiff can seek both monetary and non-monetary compensation in a personal injury case.

As a measure of economic harm, losses in the form of money are defined. Additionally, these damages include compensation for emotional distress. Non-economic damages can be awarded to victims who have suffered pain, suffering, or the death of a loved one.

Financial compensation may be available to anyone who has been harmed or wronged by another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. In the event that we are unsuccessful in court or in a settlement, you will not be charged for our services.

Our Fresno County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to fighting for the rights of those harmed. At (888) 488-1391, you can speak with one of our knowledgeable and trustworthy attorneys for free.