[10-05-2022] Fresno County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident Results in One Death on Highway 41 in Central Fresno

CHP officials have identified the 54-year-old pedestrian killed in a car accident near Highway 41 and North McKinley Avenue on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

According to authorities, David P., a resident of Fresno, was on State Route 41’s central median when, for an unknown reason, he ran out into the oncoming lanes of traffic.

According to investigators, Preciado found himself in the way of an approaching Scion, unable to avoid colliding with him.

Preciado received significant injuries and was declared dead at the scene.

According to the authorities, the driver was taken to a nearby hospital after suffering minor injuries.

Preciado may have also been struck by advancing vehicles after the initial collision, according to police.

Officers assessed the Scion’s driver and found that neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in the incident.

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According to CHP, a man was struck and died after a pedestrian accident involving a car on Highway 41 in Central Fresno early on Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022.

The mishap happened around 5:30 a.m. on Highway 41 near Mckinley Avenue. According to local authorities, the man tried to cross the highway and crashed through the driver’s windshield.

The car drove another quarter mile down the highway before stopping. According to CHP, the driver was taken to a nearby hospital with unspecified wounds.

According to police, the pedestrian passed away there. They are still investigating the reason for the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian struck by a car would probably sustain severe injuries, if not fatalities. In a car accident, it would hit those on foot the hardest.

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities have become more frequent and severe across the country. For some time, the number of pedestrian fatalities has been alarmingly high.

Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%. In 2016, the overall number of traffic fatalities decreased by 14%. In the United States, in 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities. The death rate was estimated to be 88 per minute as of late 2016.

Recent studies show that California has the highest risk of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries compared to other states. In 2012, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 injuries in California.

One of the leading causes of pedestrian fatalities and injuries is drivers who fail to yield or brake too suddenly. If you are thinking about taking legal action, the best course of action is to hire an experienced attorney.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Fresno County

The person’s responsibility to the general public is the same whether the pedestrian is in a crosswalk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, pedestrians have the right of way at an intersection. It will be determined if the driver who struck the pedestrian violated any laws.

Victims’ families can pursue compensation by bringing a wrongful death claim against those they believe are accountable for their loved one’s passing. In addition to tangible losses like lost wages and funeral costs, they can also be given damages for intangibles like pain and suffering.

Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Fresno County will handle your case with the utmost care and diligence.
Reckless drivers must be held accountable if we’re serious about lowering traffic accidents.

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