Fresno, CA: Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Highway 99 and Olive Avenue
Woman Killed in Fresno Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99 near Olive Avenue
Fresno, California (January 22, 2019) – A woman died after being struck by a car in Fresno on Monday morning, January 21.
According to a local news source, the crash occurred in the area of Highway 99 and Olive Avenue at an unspecified time.
The authorities said the woman had been walking across the road when she was struck by a car.
The unidentified woman sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other information was provided.
An investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.
We at Pacific Attorney Group offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
The law requires motorists to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. Motorists are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation conclusively proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today at 1-800-358-9617
