[10-20-2022] Fresno County, CA – Elderly Man on Scooter Struck and Killed by Train in Selma

According to the authorities, an unidentified elderly man on his motorized scooter was struck and killed by a train in Selma Friday, October 20, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred Friday morning on the railroad tracks on Floral Avenue in Selma.

The initial call that came into the Selma police department was reportedly about a pedestrian who had been hit by a train.

According to the findings of the investigation, an elderly man was using his motorized scooter to cross the railroad tracks located on Floral Avenue when he became stuck on the tracks.

After some time, the man lost his life after being struck by the train.

When the officers arrived, they found that the man had already passed away.

The senior citizen’s true identity has not been made public at this time.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

NHTSA reports that deaths involving cyclists decreased by 3 percent this year, from 871 to 846. To rephrase, autos are involved in only 2% of fatalities, while bicycles are involved in 80%.

Bicycles and electric bicycles (E-bikes) in California are afforded the same legal protections as automobiles. When on the road, bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as motorists. They must stop at red lights and proceed in a straight line.

Unfortunately, many motorists show no regard for cyclists’ safety and drive dangerously close to them. Therefore, there is a genuine possibility that people will be hurt, and even killed.

All states in the US combined, California has the highest rate of fatalities involving bicycles. It should come as no surprise that urban areas have a higher rate of accidents involving these vehicles because that is where they are most concentrated. Between 2016 and 2018, there were approximately 455 fatalities involving cyclists in California.

Fresno County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

It can take a while for cyclists to get back on their bikes after an accident because of the seriousness of their injuries. The potential for negative effects on income cannot be ruled out. Bicycle accident victims frequently suffer life-altering injuries like broken bones, lacerations, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and even organ failure.

Trust that we will do what we can to aid the victims of the California bicycle accident that occurred recently. As far as we’re concerned, today’s workday is no different from any other.

If you’ve been in a bicycle accident, don’t hesitate to call a lawyer. A personal injury attorney can help even if the injury is relatively minor, like a cut. The court will award you damages for things like repairs to your vehicle, medical bills, and mental anguish.

If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident in Fresno County, our attorneys at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively pursue the financial compensation you need and deserve. You can have faith in your claim’s potential because we always put in the extra effort needed to ensure a positive outcome.

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