Fresno County, CA – On Thursday, February 20, 2025, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Manning Avenue, east of Zediker Avenue, in an early morning crash that took place around 12:50 AM, according to The Fresno Bee.
The victim, a 38-year-old man from Parlier, was reportedly walking in the same lane as a Kia Optima being driven by a 22-year-old man.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has stated that the driver of the Kia was traveling eastbound on Manning Avenue in the number one left lane at the same time that, for reasons still under investigation, the pedestrian was walking ahead in the same lane. Despite the driver’s attempt to brake, the vehicle struck the man. The impact caused the pedestrian to be thrown into the center median of the road.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the crash, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene from traumatic injuries. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the Kia remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the authorities. CHP investigators have ruled out alcohol and drugs as contributing factors to the crash for the driver, though a toxicology report for the pedestrian is still pending. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and authorities are continuing to review the circumstances leading up to the collision.
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, contact a Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
