Clovis, CA — According to The Fresno Bee, the Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified Kaiden Bailey, a 25-year-old resident of Clovis, as the victim who was struck and killed by a vehicle on July 31, 2024. The fatal collision took place on Fowler Avenue, just south of Perrin Road, in a rural area near Clovis.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that Bailey was standing in the southbound lane of Fowler Avenue, near the middle of the roadway, when the incident occurred. A Toyota Sienna minivan was traveling southbound at approximately 45 miles per hour when it approached the area.
Another vehicle had stopped in the northbound lane next to Bailey, and as the Toyota passed by, the left front corner of the minivan collided with him. The impact was severe, sending Bailey airborne in a southerly direction.
Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and cooperated fully with authorities as they began their investigation. The CHP has stated that alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the collision, but the investigation is ongoing.
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.
For those who have lost someone in a vehicular fatality, a Wrongful Death claim, made with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, can provide compensation to alleviate the financial strain of laying their loved one to rest.
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 held only partially liable in a pedestrian accident. If that is the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
