Fresno, CA – On the evening of Monday, September 22, 2025, Kenneth Bryant, 25, died after a vehicle struck him, according to The Fresno Bee.
The Fresno Police Department reports that the accident took place around 5 PM near Clovis Avenue and Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
Authorities said Bryant ran from the east side of Clovis Avenue into the southbound lanes of traffic. As he crossed the roadway, a vehicle traveling in the No. 1 lane struck him.
When officers arrived, they found Bryant critically injured on the roadway. Emergency responders attempted to provide aid, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver who struck Bryant stayed at the location of the collision. Investigators confirmed that the driver cooperated fully with police during the investigation. Authorities have not released further information about the vehicle or the driver.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to Bryant’s death. Officials have not disclosed whether impairment, distraction, or other factors played a role.
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as when they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is subject to only partial liability in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
