[07-14-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person Injured After Fire Engine Responding to Medical Call Struck by Vehicle at Fresno Intersection

According to the Fresno Police Department, a Fresno Fire engine was involved in a two-vehicle traffic collision injuring one person in northeast Fresno Wednesday afternoon, July 14, 2022.

The collision transpired at 2:30 p.m. when the fire engine responded to a medical call from Cedar and Gettysburg avenues.

According to Jonathan Lopez, a spokesman for Fresno Fire, the engine was moving west on Gettysburg with its lights and sirens activated.

The vehicle was struck on its driver’s side by the engine as it stopped to make sure Cedar traffic was stopped for them before crossing the intersection.

With non-life threatening wounds, the car’s driver was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. The three firefighters inside the engine escaped without harm.

The car’s front and driver’s side were severely damaged, compared to the fire engine’s minimal damage.

The collision is being looked into by the Fresno Police Department.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A collision with a moving object is the main reason for fatalities and severe injuries in the US. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 200,000 people are killed or injured yearly in vehicle accidents.

In the US, a car accident happens every sixty seconds. More than 3,300 people died in car accidents in California in 2010, according to the NHTSA.

11% of all fatalities are thought to be caused by vehicle accidents. 3,898 people died in traffic accidents in California last year, according to the state’s Department of Public Health. The number of people hurt in vehicle collisions has increased by 23.5% since 2013.

In addition to road hazards like potholes and poor lighting, a human error like driving while intoxicated or distracted can also cause auto accidents.

Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers

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If strict penalties are applied, reckless drivers can be stopped, and innocent motorists’ and pedestrians’ lives can be saved. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, truck accident, slip-and-fall accident, or any other kind of car accident, Arash Law can assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.

We give holding those accountable for the harm they have caused a high priority when making sure victims are fairly compensated. After a major event, you need to get your life back on track.

Our Fresno County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience. When you need a lawyer, we’ll be there for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.