Fresno, CA – In the early hours of Sunday, July 28, 2024, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on First Street, just south of Gettysburg Avenue, according to KSEE. The Fresno Police Department reported that the collision happened at approximately 2 AM.
The victim, identified as a 50-year-old man, was found lying in the roadway with severe injuries when officers arrived at the scene. He was immediately transported to Community Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The vehicle that collided with him had fled the scene by the time first responders arrived.
Currently, the type of vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is unknown. Officers are canvassing the neighborhood for surveillance footage that might have captured the incident or the fleeing vehicle. The Fresno Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is also on the scene, conducting a thorough investigation to piece together the events leading up to the collision.
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.
If the at-fault driver evades legal consequences, compensation might still be accessible through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage. Seeking advice from a personal injury attorney can help ascertain the most suitable options in such circumstances.
