Fresno, CA – On the night of Monday, May 12, 2025, a man was injured in a pedestrian collision, according to ABC30.
The Fresno Police Department reports that the accident took place around 11:30 PM near the intersection of Marks and Clinton Avenues.
A woman driving north on Marks Avenue struck a man who was in the roadway. Authorities say the driver stopped in a nearby parking lot before returning to the scene and cooperating with the investigation. Initial findings indicate that drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision.
The injured man was transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where he is being treated. He is expected to recover. His identity has not yet been released by officials.
Duty of Care Toward Bicyclists
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards bicyclists, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for bicyclists with whom they share the road and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those injured in a bicycle accident, filing a Personal Injury claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills and other related damages.
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.
