[10-22-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Woman Injured After Getting Trapped Underneath Vehicle in Clovis

According to Clovis police, a woman was run over and trapped under a car in Fresno on Saturday morning, October 22, 2022.

According to the police, the collision took place around 11:00 a.m. in the Sonic Drive-In parking lot at the Sunflower Marketplace shopping center on Shaw Avenue, close to Villa Avenue.

The pedestrian was still underneath the car in the parking lot when the officers arrived.

According to Lt. Jim Koch, fire and emergency medical services helped get the subject out from under the car when they arrived on the scene.

According to police, the driver made a turn in the parking lot without noticing the pedestrian.

The woman was critically injured when she was taken to the hospital. She is now recovering.

According to the police, the driver is helping them with their investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Collisions between cars and pedestrians almost always end tragically for pedestrians. Due to the lack of protection, pedestrians would sustain serious injuries in the event of a crash between two vehicles.

In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities that occur on American roads. Historically speaking, pedestrians have been the most vulnerable group in car collisions.

According to data from the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA), the number of traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, while the number of deaths among young adults increased by 27% during that time.

There were 5,907 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2017. Recent statistics show that 88 people per minute pass away.

There were 137,000 nonfatal pedestrian injuries that resulted in visits to emergency rooms in 2017.

Recent research indicates an all-time high in pedestrian accidents and fatalities in California.

Over 14,000 people were injured, and 893 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in California in 2018.

Accidents involving pedestrians frequently occur because motorists are either careless or distracted. Hiring an attorney is a good idea if you want a better chance of success in court.

Fresno County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrians’ well-being should always be prioritized, whether or not a crosswalk is present. Pedestrians will always be given the right of way whenever a collision occurs. The driver will be questioned in order to determine whether or not any laws were broken.

The family of a victim of wrongful death can seek compensation for their loss through legal action. Funeral costs and emotional distress can both be considered damages.

When representing clients in court, we always prioritize what is in their best interest. Our Fresno County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to go to fight for our clients to get them the compensation they rightfully deserve.

Holding negligent motorists legally responsible is one way to lessen the number of traffic collisions.

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