August 16, 2024, Fresno, CA: On Friday, a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident took place at an intersection in Fresno that involved a suspected DUI driver.

The accident, according to Your Central Valley, happened around midnight Friday morning at the intersection of Belmont and Mariposa Avenues. A driver was traveling in the area in an RV when they suddenly struck a pedestrian who started to walk across the road at the intersection. A second vehicle, identified as a sedan, also struck the pedestrian but kept going.

The pedestrian, who has since been identified as a 30-year-old man, was tragically pronounced dead on scene due to traumatic injuries. Nobody else was allegedly hurt in the crash.

Police suspect that the RV driver was driving under the influence at the time of the accident. They are also investigating the driver of the sedan on hit-and-run charges.

Fresno Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident at this time.

Support for Families Following Fatal Fresno Pedestrian Accidents

It can be incredibly devastating to lose a loved one in a Fresno pedestrian accident. This is especially true when you discover that a driver fled the scene of an accident without checking on your loved one’s well-being. As you are grieving such immense losses, you may wonder how you are supposed to pay the bills that keep piling up against you.

Even if a hit-and-run driver was involved in an accident that took the life of your loved one, there are options available for recovery. These include:

• Filing a wrongful death claim if the driver is apprehended by police
• Filing a claim with insurance company under uninsured motorist coverage for financial assistance

If you have lost a loved one in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, it can be helpful to look at our California hit-and-run accident guide.

Contact a Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today

If you believe that another party has acted negligently and it led to the loss of a loved one, there are options available for you. At Maison Law, our Fresno pedestrian accident lawyers will aggressively fight to protect you and your family’s rights during this challenging time in your life. We will handle communications and negotiations with the insurance company so that you do not have to deal with it alone. Please contact us today for more information, as well as a no-obligation case review to get started.