[08-17-2022] Fresno County, CA – Truck Crashed into Chase Bank Injuring Multiple People in River Park

A woman has been hospitalized after a truck crashed into the Chase Bank in River Park on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the location on Blackstone and Nees.

The Fresno police say after pulling up, an elderly couple inside a truck thought they put it in park but kept going until they crashed inside the building.

A woman was hit by the truck and taken to Community Regional Medical Center. Her condition is unknown.

Two other people were injured but stayed at the scene. Police say drugs or alcohol were not involved.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Numerous pedestrians are fatally injured or sustain serious injuries in car accidents. In the event of a collision with another vehicle, pedestrians are totally unprotected.

In the United States, there have been a lot of pedestrian accidents in recent years. Accidents involving pedestrians account for the majority of traffic fatalities in recent years.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that between 2007 and 2016, there was a 14% decrease in pedestrian fatalities.

In 2017, 5,977 people lost their lives in pedestrian accidents in the US. The most recent data estimates that there are 88 deaths per minute.

137,000 patients were treated for non-fatal pedestrian injuries in hospitals in 2017.

Californian pedestrians appear to be more at risk of harm or death than those in other states, according to a recent study.

In California last year, pedestrian accidents resulted in more than 14,000 injuries and 893 fatalities.

Pedestrian fatalities and injuries are frequently the result of driving mistakes like speeding or failing to yield. In every legal case, an experienced attorney is crucial for a variety of reasons.

Fresno County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A driver must slow down and use extra caution when approaching a pedestrian who is not in a crosswalk that is clearly marked. Pedestrians always have the right of way at intersections, unless otherwise indicated. Any traffic law violations by the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian will be looked into.

When a close relative dies, the perpetrators can be held accountable through the legal system. Lost wages and even funeral expenses for those who have endured mental burden are examples of compensatory damages.

We work to safeguard the interests of our clients to the fullest extent allowed by law. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident involving a pedestrian in Fresno County, our pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your right to compensation.

Driving responsibly can prevent innocent bystanders from dying on the road.

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