[05-25-2022] Fresno County, CA – Four People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Shields and Millbrook Avenue

Four people were injured after a pickup driver armed with a firearm swerved through central Fresno at high speed before colliding with another vehicle on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

The crash occurred on a Wednesday evening at Shields and Millbrook avenues.

After officers attempted to pull him over near Maple and McKinley avenues for having tinted windows, a violation of the state vehicle code, Lt. Sky Leibee said the driver sped away from members of the MAGEC gang unit.

According to Leibee, due to the nature of the traffic stop, those officers did not pursue the pickup. However, the pickup was followed by a department helicopter.

The driver collided with the other vehicle at Shields and Millbrook avenues after speeding through a Target parking lot at First Street and Shields avenues.

Both the driver and the passenger fled the pickup but were apprehended quickly. They were rushed to the hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries.

Two men in the second vehicle were treated on the spot but refused to be taken to the hospital.

According to Leibee, members of the MAGEC team will decide what charges the two men in the pickup will face, but gun possession and being wanted on a felony warrant are among the possibilities.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Fresno is a major Californian metropolis. It’s a fantastic city with a low cost of living index and a unique street layout divided into four quadrants. A lot of car accidents happen there. Sadly, thousands of people are seriously injured in these accidents.

Fresnans should be concerned about the approximately 11,000 car accidents that occurred in the city from 2003 to 2016.

According to state data, Fresno has a higher rate of fatal car accidents and pedestrian accidents than other California cities.

In 2016, there were approximately 2,807 car accidents. Sixty-five bicycle accidents, 148 motorcycle accidents, 84 pedestrian accidents, 4,273 traumatic injuries, and 112 fatalities were reported.

A car accident can occur at any time for various reasons. The three most common causes of car accidents in the United States are distracted driving, drunk driving, and fatigued driving.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident in Fresno, you have basic legal rights that must be preserved. An experienced car accident lawyer can fight for your legal right to compensation. They will establish who was responsible for the accident.

Dealing with an insurance claim following an accident can be stressful. Your legal rights are of the utmost importance, however. According to research, those who hire an attorney are more likely to receive compensation than those who do not.

In addition, your lawyer will assess how much money is required to fairly compensate you for your injuries. So, if the other driver’s insurance company contacts you about the collision, tell them to contact your lawyer.

Our Fresno County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have extensive experience fighting for the rights of those who have been injured to be fairly compensated for their losses. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation with one of our skilled attorneys.