Fresno County, CA (December 28, 2023) Sanger resident, Myrna Blanco, 46, sustained critical injuries in a hit-and-run accident in Fresno County. The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred just after 7:00 p.m. on Temperance Avenue, just north of North Avenue.
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Blanco was walking on the shoulder of the road when she was struck by a vehicle on Temperance Avenue, according to authorities. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping to help Blanco. She was left alone on the side of the road with serious injuries.
Emergency crews hurried to the scene and rushed Blanco to a local hospital for treatment. Officers said she is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
Officers are investigating this accident and are currently looking for the suspect who hit Blanco and left her on the side of the road.
Who Is Responsible In A Fresno County Pedestrian Accident
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 the 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 distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding and even inclement weather.
All drivers are legally obligated to try and avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle could have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages and even pain and suffering. An attorney can examine your case and let you know what legal options you have.
The Investigation of a Pedestrian Accident In Fresno County
All of us at Accident News Now extend well wishes to Myrna Blanco as she recovers from this horrible accident. Anyone who may have information about this hit-and-run pedestrian accident is encouraged to call the police. There should be some accountability for what happened.
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