Pedestrians travel at great risk in Fresno County, especially after dark. Drivers can lose focus and stop paying attention to the road in front of them, increasing the chances of missing a defenseless person on foot.
It’s a dangerous and rising threat to walkers. The Verge documented how the nation saw the most deadly pedestrian accidents in 30 years in 2019. They also reported that 76% of those accidents happened after the sun went down.
A driver can be glancing at a text message or be daydreaming when they come upon a pedestrian and leave themselves little time or space to avoid a terrible collision. These mistakes can leave victims with severe injury and even threaten lives.
Man Struck by Two Vehicles and Killed Near Kerman
A man was killed in a tragic pedestrian collision in Fresno County Friday night. KSEE-TV reported the accident happened around 7 p.m. on Highway 145 near Belmont Avenue north of Kerman on January 22, 2021.
The California Highway Patrol says a man was crossing the highway when he was struck by an SUV. The victim was then struck a second time by a car in the northbound lane. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The drivers involved stayed on the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
Help for Families After Kerman Pedestrian Accidents
A tragedy on Fresno County roads will devastate a family with news of a lost loved one. The family should be left to mourn their loss and be allowed time to recover. Unfortunately, the costs of a terrible accident can work to target and hurt family members already dealing with a tragedy. The expenses of ambulance fees and funeral costs can show up on invoices just as a family is coping with the absence of the financial support the victim will no longer be able to provide the family.
The family will have to think of the years to come when a spouse, children, and other relatives of the victim will also have been robbed of the emotional guidance and support the deceased would have provided in the years to come. In these terrible circumstances, it can be important for future security for the family to file a wrongful death claim against at-fault drivers and their insurance companies.
This wrongful death claim can help pay for the bills a family is currently saddled with and can also try to recover the money the loved one would have earned through his or her employment over a lifetime. An attorney protecting the family’s rights while dealing with less than trustworthy insurance agents can help a family prepare this claim and earn maximum compensation.
Contact A Fresno County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
After a tragedy caused by a careless driver in Fresno County, families can contact attorney Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian works to protect families during their most vulnerable times to make sure insurance companies are held accountable and made to provide compensation for every hardship victims have endured. He believes every family should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice, and personalized attention to detail their case deserves.