[09-07-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 99

According to police, a woman was killed after being struck by a semi-truck in West Central Fresno on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 1:00 a.m. northbound on the 99 near the Olive Avenue off-ramp.

According to police, the woman was in the middle lane when the semi-truck driver failed to notice her in time and struck her.

The driver stopped right away.

According to the authorities, the reason the woman was on the road is still unknown.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When hit by a car, pedestrians have a much higher risk of death or serious injury. Pedestrians have no protection in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

In the United States, there has been a rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries. The number of pedestrian deaths has been consistently high for a long time.

Despite a 14% decrease in overall traffic fatalities between 2007 and 2016, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during that period.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in 2017. As of late 2016, the statistics showed that 88 people were dying every minute.

In 2017, nonfatal pedestrian injuries accounted for as many as 137,000 emergency room visits.

Recent studies have shown that pedestrians in California have a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.
There were 893 pedestrian deaths and over 14,000 injuries in California in 2012.

Drivers’ failure to yield or excessively rapid deceleration are frequent contributors to pedestrian deaths and injuries. If you plan on taking legal action, it is highly recommended that you seek the advice of an experienced attorney.

Fresno County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether or not a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, the driver still has a duty of care for the pedestrian’s safety. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections to the extent permitted by law. There will be an investigation to see whether the driver who hit the pedestrian broke any laws.

Family members who believe another person was responsible for a loved one’s death may file a wrongful death suit on their behalf.

Damages can be awarded for various things, depending on the circumstances.

Our Fresno County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will work tirelessly to win compensation for our clients who have been injured in pedestrian accidents.

Reducing the number of traffic accidents requires harsher penalties for careless drivers.

We are widely recognized as one of the top car accident law firms in California. You can reach us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free legal case evaluation.