A 50-year-old man identified as Manuel M. was killed following a two-vehicle collision in Fresno County on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
The fatal collision occurred on a Thursday morning near the Clarkson and Bethel Avenues intersection.
According to them, Molina failed to stop at the intersection, where Vincent N., 34, driving a Chevrolet, had the right-of-way, and he struck Molina.
He then allegedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole and concrete barrier.
Molina was brought to the hospital and was eventually pronounced dead.
He was employed at the Public Defender’s Office of Fresno County.
Local authorities believe that alcohol was not a factor in the fatal collision.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a collision with a motor vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents kill or injure about 200,000 people yearly.
Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs in the United States. According to the NHTSA, more than 3,300 people were killed in California car accidents in 2010.
Motor vehicle collisions account for an estimated 11% of all deaths. According to the state’s Department of Public Health, traffic accidents in California claimed the lives of 3,898 people last year. Since 2013, the number of people injured in car accidents has increased by 23.5%.
Human error like driving while intoxicated or distracted can also contribute to car accidents in addition to road hazards such as potholes and poor lighting.
Fresno County Car Accident Lawyers
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