[08-09-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Woman was Killed After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision on Bullard Avenue

A woman died after a hit-and-run collision on Tuesday night on Bullard Avenue.

The accident happened around 8 p.m. between Bullard and Angus Avenues.

The officers responded and discovered a seriously hurt woman trapped inside a car. She had struck the tree on the side of the road.

They took the woman to the nearest hospital. Her current condition was unknown.

According to the police, a dark-colored sedan was involved in the scene.

Investigators claim that at some point, the suspect’s car struck the woman’s car, causing it to crash into the tree.

Following the collision, authorities claimed that the allegedly careless driver exited his car and began to run toward the intersection of Bullard Avenue and Fresno Street.

The suspect, a grown man dressed in green shorts, is still being sought by police.

If you have any information about this collision, call the Fresno Police Department at (559) 621-7000.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision Statistics

In this case, the person who struck the victim fled the scene and must be held primarily accountable. If located, the suspect would be arrested and potential criminal charges brought against him.

Every fifth pedestrian accident is the result of a hit-and-run driver. In hit-and-run accidents, 60% of the fatalities are pedestrians. They have no choice but to be exposed when someone else’s careless behavior injures a pedestrian.

Between 2007 and 2016, 14% fewer deaths were due to other traffic-related causes than from pedestrian accidents.

Intoxicated, unlicensed, or fearful drivers prefer to flee the scene of an accident rather than wait for assistance.

In California, hit-and-run incidents are frequently misdemeanors, but they can have more severe repercussions if someone is killed or the at-fault driver is intoxicated. Depending on how severe the case is, these charges may be increased to felonies after they are filed.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

People who hit and run must report it, per California law. If you leave the scene of an accident without telling the police or informing the other drivers, there are consequences.

It would be better if you didn’t provide statements to the insurance company’s adjuster because they might coerce you into saying something that could later prove detrimental to you.

A hit-and-run is not considered a typical accident by the law. They almost always make it more challenging to obtain compensation from insurance providers and the eluded driver. A lawyer with experience representing hit-and-run accident victims can be helpful.

Arash Law’s hit-and-run accident attorneys in Fresno County have a wealth of experience defending pedestrians who have been hurt or killed in hit-and-run collisions. The law that applies in cases like these is something we are very familiar with.

To obtain the best settlement or jury verdict for our clients, our attorneys take the time to get to know them and their problems. Make an appointment for a free legal consultation by calling (888) 488-1391.