Fresno, CA – A tragic accident on Friday night, July 13, 2024, resulted in the death of a woman who was struck by a motorcyclist, according to KSEE.
The incident occurred just before 9 PM at the intersection of Sierra Vista and Michigan Avenues. Fresno Police were notified of the crash by the motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, who continued a quarter mile up the road to a store at the intersection of Sierra Vista and Shields Avenues.
Emergency responders met with the motorcyclist at Sierra Vista and Shields. They found him to have a fractured right arm before returning to the crash site, where they found a severely injured woman who appeared to be in her 40s
Both the motorcyclist and the woman were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Sierra Vista Avenue when the collision occurred. The Fresno Police Department’s Traffic Unit and Collision Reconstruction Unit have been called in to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause and fault of the crash.
The authorities urge anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. In the meantime, the community remains united in grief and solidarity, hoping for clarity and justice for the victim.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Motorists bear an added responsibility, known as the “Duty of Care,” towards pedestrians due to their heightened vulnerability in car accidents, often leading to pedestrian fatalities. Motorists are expected to stay with injured pedestrians to aid in securing help from emergency services and to cooperate with authorities upon their arrival.
For those who have lost a loved one in a vehicular fatality, understanding that a Wrongful Death claim, guided by an experienced personal injury attorney, can provide compensation is crucial. This compensation can alleviate the financial strain of medical bills, burial expenses, and the loss of income for dependents of the deceased.
