[10-20-2023] Fresno County, CA – Pedestrian Died After Pickup Truck Collision on Kings Canyon Road

An unknown pedestrian died after colliding with a pickup truck in Fresno on Friday evening, October 20, 2023.

According to the Fresno Police Department, the collision occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Kings Canyon Road near Burgan Avenue.

Initial reports indicated that a pedestrian was crossing the street before being hit by a truck traveling eastbound on Kings Canyon.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene, while the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.

Authorities provided no further information, and the identity of the victim has yet to be released.

Award-Winning Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Fresno, CA

It is beneficial and ideal to seek legal counsel from a personal injury attorney if you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident due to another person’s negligence.

Our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers provide free initial consultations where we assess the specific circumstances of your case, explain the legal procedures involved, and consider essential factors that could impact the potential compensation you may be eligible to receive.

Seek advice from our award-winning Fresno pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law, under Arash Khorsandi, Esq., and let them effectively help you with your insurance claim or represent you in court proceedings. Our firm has recovered more than $750 Million for clients and is widely acknowledged for its success and reputation as one of California’s leading personal injury law firms.

If you want to speak with one of our lawyers, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form.

9 Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident

It is tough to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, let alone if you were injured. But what you say and do at the crash scene can significantly affect the outcome of a subsequent claim you file against the at-fault party. These tips may help you avoid doing something that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Call the police as soon as the accident occurs and ensure an officer creates an accident report.
2. Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, the weather conditions, the road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
3. Take pictures of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
4. Get the names and contact information of all eyewitnesses or anyone who may have seen anything.
5. See a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately, and tell them about every affected part of your body.
6. Keep a journal about your injuries and the recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and what costs you pay.
7. Do not speak to the insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you talk to an experienced lawyer.
8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
9. Discuss your accident with one of our reliable California pedestrian accident lawyers. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The number of pedestrians has increased in recent years, as has the number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries.

According to Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) data, the number of traffic deaths as a whole went down by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian deaths went up by 27%.

Everyone has been a pedestrian at some point during our day. The number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities remains high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed, and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide.

In Fresno, 117 pedestrians were injured or killed in a crash in 2020, based on the data released by the California Office of Traffic Safety. With an average population of 542,720, pedestrians should always be cautious.