Fresno, CA – On the night of Monday, February 10, 2025, a 58-year-old Fresno man identified as William Hanson was struck and killed while crossing the road, according to KSEE.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 7:50 PM on Clinton Avenue near Barton Avenue.
Investigators suggest that Hanson entered the path of a truck traveling eastbound while attempting to cross Clinton Avenue. Emergency responders transported Hanson to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Authorities say the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The CHP continues to investigate the incident, and toxicology tests are pending to determine whether impairment was a factor.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if 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, feel free to contact a Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
