[08-25-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Death After a Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99

An unclothed male was struck and killed after a pedestrian crash involving a vehicle on Highway 99 in central Fresno on Thursday evening, August 25, 2022.

The accident happened around 10 p.m. on Belmont Avenue on Highway 99.

The man allegedly ran toward the center divider wall as CHP units arrived to help him.

According to police, the naked man scaled the wall on Highway 99 and walked right into oncoming traffic before being hit by a car. On the spot, he passed away.

CHP officers claim to have discovered an abandoned, wrecked vehicle in the middle of the northbound Highway 99 center divider, just south of Highway 180.

Pending the toxicology results, it is unknown if the pedestrian’s use of drugs or alcohol contributed to the accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Statistics

One of the fatal car accidents is a collision involving a pedestrian. This is partly because other road users are less likely than pedestrians to sustain injuries or pass away from traffic-related causes. In the event of an accident, they are not secured.

According to reports in the US, injuries and fatalities among pedestrians are on the rise. Over the past three decades, pedestrians have significantly contributed to traffic fatalities.

In the United States, there were 5,937 fatalities among pedestrians in 2017. An estimated one person passes away every 88 minutes. Injuries to pedestrians that were not fatal resulted in an estimated 137,000 hospital visits in 2017.

Recent studies show California has the highest fatalities and severe injuries among states involving pedestrians. In California, there were 14,000 injuries and 893 deaths among pedestrians in 2018.

Most pedestrian accidents result from driver error, such as speeding and failing to yield. It is impossible to overstate the value of having an experienced attorney on your side.

Fresno County Lawyers For Pedestrian Accident Victims

Losing a loved one in a sudden traffic accident can be devastating. Insurance companies and other parties might take advantage of the victim’s family while they are defenseless. You must fight for your rights alongside a lawyer to prevent this.

The victim’s family is advised to hire legal representation and submit a wrongful death claim even if the official investigation is still ongoing.

The victim’s kin may bring a wrongful death claim to recover damages (such as lost wages and companionship, burial expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress).

To keep people alive, we must hold negligent drivers accountable. Arash Law will handle accidents involving cars, trucks, pedestrians, or any other kind of motor vehicle to the fullest extent of the law. The Fresno County pedestrian accident attorneys in California will exert every effort to protect the rights of their clients.

To arrange a no-obligation meeting with a legal team member in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, or Riverside, call us at (888) 488-1391.