Clovis, CA (October 27, 2023) A Caltrans employee was struck and injured on Highway 168 in Clovis on Thursday, October 26th, according to the California Highway Patrol. Mike Salas, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol, said that the accident occurred around 2:30 p.m., near Bullard Avenue.
An embankment cleanup was in progress and Caltrans workers were on the road working, with only lane cones between them and the roadway. While workers were cleaning the embankment, a car drove through the cones and hit one of the workers with its side mirror.
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The driver didn’t stop, but instead drove away, Officer Salas said. He didn’t get too far before he was stopped by a good Samaritan near Helm Avenue. The person blocked the vehicle so the driver couldn’t get past or go around and get away. The good Samaritan waited with the suspect until deputies from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the scene.
Upon arrival, officers believed the driver acted as if he were intoxicated. They arrested him at the scene for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The Caltrans worker sustained moderate to major injuries in this accident and was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment.
Liability In Clovis Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
-Speeding
-Drunk driving
-Driver distraction
-Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Clovis
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the Catrans worker injured in this accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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