[07-17-2022] Fresno County, CA – Man Killed in Hit-And-Run Collision Involving a Truck in Southeast Fresno

According to the Fresno Police Department, a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash late in southeast Fresno Saturday night, July 17, 2022.

The deadly collision occurred just before midnight on Belmont Avenue near First Street.

According to Lt. Sean Biggs, the man appeared to be in his 50s when he was discovered lying on the eastbound lanes of Belmont.

At the scene, the man was pronounced dead.

According to a few witnesses, the truck was a white Chevrolet pickup that was a recent model with black rims, tinted windows, and the appearance of being slightly lowered, Biggs said.

According to witnesses, the car turned into a turn pocket on North Fisher Street, made a U-turn, and fled north on Second Street.

According to Biggs, the man was struck in the No. 1 lane as he crossed the street from the south to the north.

According to everything and the impact, Biggs said there was probably damage to the truck’s front end.

Anyone with information on this fatal collision is asked to call the police at 559-621-7000.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Nothing is worse than being involved in a car accident brought on by another driver’s carelessness. Things will get much worse if the other driver does not pull over or accept responsibility for the collision.

Hit-and-run incidents frequently result in traffic collisions. 2,049 people lost their lives in hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2016. According to a recent study, more than 680,000 hit-and-runs are reported in the United States each year. At least once a week, a car strikes and kills a pedestrian.

Driver negligence and a disregard for pedestrian safety are the most frequent reasons for collisions involving pedestrians.

There are many reasons why a driver might try to leave the scene of an accident. The likelihood of drunk driving may be higher among people who lack documentation, insurance, or are in other precarious situations.

Fresno County Hit-and-Run Accident Law

To find out their legal rights and options after being hurt in a hit-and-run accident, anyone injured should contact a lawyer immediately.

If you have been hurt, a personal injury lawsuit may be able to pay for your medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering.

Our Fresno County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help if you or a loved one has been hurt in a hit-and-run accident.

Accidents in major California cities occur far more frequently than expected. Attorney services are available from us in cities all over the state of California. Our law firm provides legal services throughout California, such as Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Francisco.

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