Woman Knocked Unconscious By Car At Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno, CA (October 15, 2023) A woman was struck by a car and knocked unconscious in front of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Saturday morning. The Fresno Police Department said the collision occurred before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 14th.

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According to a spokesperson, the incident took place at North Gateway Boulevard and East Clinton Boulevard. Emergency crews arrived to find the woman breathing, but unconscious. Officers rendered aid until paramedics arrived and rushed her to Community Regional Medical Center.

The driver of the vehicle who hit the woman remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Officers do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in this collision.

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 pedestrian 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. 

Have you or someone you care about been injured in a car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need assistance after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (844) 966-0965