[10-15-2022] Fresno County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Fresno

According to the Fresno Police Department, a pedestrian woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Fresno early Saturday morning, October 15, 2022.

Per Fresno Police Lt. Mike Gebhart, the pedestrian crash transpired at 12:42 a.m. at Belmont and Echo avenues.

Officers found a woman in her 50s lying on the side of the road when they arrived on the scene.

It was determined that the woman had passed away at the scene.

Gebhart stated that the driver remained at the scene and was cooperative, but he added that it is possible that another vehicle struck the woman and then fled the scene.

He stated that there is evidence that points in that direction. Officers searched for surveillance video, so they did not describe the vehicle.

The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When hit by a car, a pedestrian almost always sustains life-threatening injuries. In a collision between a vehicle and a group of pedestrians, those on foot are statistically more likely to be killed.

The number of pedestrian deaths and injuries in the United States has been rising, and the severity of these incidents has also increased over time. The number of pedestrian fatalities has been growing at a worrying rate in recent years.

Researchers at the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that while traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during the same time period.

In 2016, it was estimated that 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States. Estimates from late 2016 put the number of deaths at 88 per minute.

About 137,000 people sought medical attention for foot injuries in 2017. The data show that California has the highest pedestrian injuries and fatalities rates. Across the United States in 2012, 893 pedestrians lost their lives, and over 14,000 were injured on California’s roads.

Tragically, pedestrian deaths and injuries occur when drivers fail to yield to them or brake too suddenly. The best course of action if you must go to court is to find and retain the services of a competent attorney.

Fresno County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Any pedestrian, whether or not they are in a crosswalk, requires the undivided attention of drivers. Pedestrians always have the right of way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Investigators will investigate the pedestrian accident to see if the driver did anything illegal.

A family can file a wrongful death suit against those they hold accountable for the death of a family member. There are a variety of scenarios in which a court might decide to award damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Fresno County, our attorneys at Arash Law will advocate for your right to total and fair compensation.

Careless drivers must be held accountable for their actions to reduce traffic accidents.

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