HANFORD, CA (November 7, 2022) – Joshua Kinser was identified as the victim in a hit-and-run collision in Hanford while he was crossing the road.
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The Hanford Police say that they responded to reports of a collision on Friday around 9:40 p.m. on Lacey Boulevard at 10th Avenue. Police found Kinser dead on the road after being struck by a dark vehicle.
Officers looked for the hit-and-run suspect who fled the scene to no avail. However, police later said that 21-year-old Benjamin Fernandez turned himself into custody along with his vehicle for evidence.
Fernandez was arrested and booked into Kings County Jail for felony hit and run causing death and involuntary manslaughter.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Joshua Kinser, and hope they can find peace during this difficult time.
Liability In Hanford 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 facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Joshua Kinser’s Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Joshua Kinser. 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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