[08-18-2022] Fresno County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Man Struck and Killed on Rose Avenue

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian man walking the roadway was struck and killed by a vehicle near Selma on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

The crash transpired around 9:50 p.m. on the 11000 block of Rose Avenue near Selma.

Unofficial identification of the man struck by the passing car is still pending. He was not wearing a sidewalk shoe, and it is unclear where he was coming from or going.

Officer Anthony Simonian of the CHP claims that the area is very dark. If you are a pedestrian, you must stay off the road and be aware that it is very dark and difficult to see outside.

According to investigators, the car driver that ran over the pedestrian is helping. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in this collision.

Investigations into the collision are still ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users because they are unable to protect themselves from potentially fatal injuries.

In the US, the number of pedestrian deaths has alarmingly increased lately. Pedestrian fatalities increased by 14 between 2007 and 2016, while all other traffic-related deaths decreased.

The danger that drunk drivers posed to pedestrians was never in doubt. Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a serious crime. In the US, drunk driving accidents are not as frequent as they ought to be.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving claims the lives of 30 Americans per day in the US. According to estimates, drunk driving causes 29% of all traffic-related fatalities in the US.

Usually, their blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the permitted limit of 0.08%.

Fresno County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

The injured may receive compensation for their physical, emotional, and financial suffering as a result of the driver’s negligent actions or another party. In a personal injury case, the plaintiff may seek monetary and non-monetary damages.

When we discuss “economic harm,” we’re referring to potential monetary losses that might occur. These damages cover emotional distress along with paying for medical costs and lost wages. Victims who have endured physical harm, emotional distress, or have lost a loved one may be awarded non-economic damages.

A person may be entitled to financial compensation if they suffer harm as a result of another’s carelessness, negligence, or malicious actions. If your case is dropped or resolved out of court, we won’t charge you.

Contact our Fresno County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law if you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident. For a free case evaluation from one of our knowledgeable and trustworthy attorneys, call (888) 488-1391.