Pedestrians in certain parts of Fresno don’t have sidewalks available to them as they travel. Narrow streets and careless drivers make for dangerous hazards for anyone on foot.
An inattentive driver who should be watching out for any pedestrian nearby can overlook someone and cause a devastating collision. This tragedy is made that much worse when an at-fault driver decides to speed away from the scene and leave the victim behind.
Authorities Search for Hit-And-Run Driver after Pedestrian Killed in Fresno
A woman out walking in western Fresno was struck by a hit-and-run driver and killed on Wednesday night. KFSN-TV reported the tragic accident took place around 10:30 p.m. along Valentine Avenue near the intersection of Floradora Avenue on February 23, 2022.
The California Highway Patrol says that a 33-year-old woman was walking along Valentine Avenue when she was struck. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver fled the scene of the accident. Witnesses said the pickup truck involved was a dark-colored GMC Sierra made between the years of 1999 and 2007. They also said the truck may have been lifted to sit higher and had tinted headlights. CHP officers added that the truck may be showing damage.
Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call the California Highway Patrol.
Finding Support for Families After a Fresno County Pedestrian Accident
Families can lose a beloved family member in the blink of an eye and be left to cope with their grief and confusion. Close relatives may be left to deal with ambulance fees and burial and funeral costs while wondering if the driver to blame will get away without facing any consequences.
In these awful circumstances, families can ask for insurance help to protect themselves in the present and in the future. If a hit-and-run suspect is captured and charged in the accident, a family can immediately file a wrongful death lawsuit against the suspect’s car insurance company.
This lawsuit would help the family pay for the expenses resulting from an accident. It would also help them replace the income the victim would have provided the family in the years to come.
If the suspect is never identified, victims may be able to recover money from their own insurance policies. The victim may have had a car insurance policy and the uninsured motorists portion of the insurance could be utilized to provide support to family members. If not, a victim may have been covered on a family member’s insurance policy and compensation could be obtained.
Contact a Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
After a pedestrian accident involving a serious injury or the loss of a loved one, contact attorney Martin Gasparian to discuss your options. No matter whose insurance company you’ll be seeking help from, you’ll want an experienced Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer making sure you and your family aren’t taken advantage of during such a vulnerable time.
Insurance companies won’t tell you about every benefit available to you, but with Mr. Gasparian protecting your family’s interests, you’ll never have to talk with agents and adjusters and deal with their many tactics. He offers a free consultation and case evaluation for families that come with no obligation.
