Fowler, CA – The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified 46-year-old Oscar Alcoser as the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on the night of Tuesday, March 25, 2025, according to KSEE.
The Fowler Police Department reports that the accident took place around 10:00 PM at the intersection of Adams Avenue and 8th Street.
Emergency responders arrived to find Alcoser unresponsive in the roadway. Despite attempts to provide life-saving aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say the driver and passenger of the vehicle involved remained at the location and cooperated with law enforcement. Investigators have not determined whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the crash.
The coroner’s office has been unable to locate any relatives of Alcoser, who also went by the name Jorge Vasquez. Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office to assist with next-of-kin notification.
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 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.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
