Fresno, CA (September 7, 2023) A woman and 2 children were injured on Thursday morning after being hit by a car in Fresno, according to the Fresno Police Department. The accident took place near Birney Elementary School around 7:30 a.m.
The Fresno Police Department told Fox 26 News that a 70-year-old woman was driving a red Volkswagen Beetle east on Princeton Avenue. A mother in her 30s and her 4 children, were crossing First Street between Princeton Avenue and Simpson Avenue. They were crossing within the crosswalk when the Volkswagen turned onto First Street, hitting the mother and 2 of her children.
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and took a 4-year-old and an 11-year-old, along with their mother, to a local hospital. Reports state that the older child was dragged down the street by the vehicle and one of the victims went up and over the hood of the car, hitting and smashing the windshield. The mother suffered a lower left leg injured and the 4-year-old complained of pain as well.
The woman driving the Volkswagen stopped after the crash and cooperated with law enforcement. However, witnesses at the scene told police officers that the woman drove through a red light, hitting the mother and children. Authorities are still investigating this accident.
Liability In Fresno 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 Fresno
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the mother and her two children injured in this collision. 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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