Clovis, CA – On the evening of Sunday, December 7, 2025, a pedestrian collision resulted in a man being hospitalized with moderate injuries, according to KSEE.
The Clovis Police Department reports that the accident took place around 5:00 PM near Villa Avenue, just north of Shaw Avenue.
Investigators said it appeared that the man may have been crossing the street outside of the designated crosswalk when he entered the path of an oncoming vehicle. The driver failed to stop in time and struck the pedestrian in the traffic lanes.
Officers noted that the impact caused injuries significant enough to require immediate medical attention. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for what authorities described as moderate injuries.
Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with responding units. Early information indicates that neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected to have contributed to the collision.
To preserve the scene and allow for detailed measurements, Clovis Police temporarily closed sections of Shaw and San Jose Avenues. The investigation remains active as officials work to determine the sequence of events and any factors that may have played a role in the accident.
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.
Clovis Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Clovis Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
