Fresno, CA – Navdeep Singh Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Hwy 80 near 41 Interchange
Fresno, CA (August 10, 2021) – A man identified as Navdeep Singh died after he was hit by a car on a roadway in Central Fresno on Tuesday, August 10. The wreck was reported in the early morning hours around 2:30 a.m., according to reports.
Officials stated that Singh rear-ended a semi-truck on Highway 180 near the 41 interchange. After the crash, he exited his vehicle and attempted to walk across the highway, but while doing so he was struck by a Honda Civic.
Singh was transported to the hospital immediately upon paramedic arrival at the scene, however, he lost his life a short time later. The Honda’s driver remained at the scene in order to cooperate with the investigation.
No further information is available at this time. Our thoughts are with everyone involved and affected by this fatal pedestrian collision in Fresno.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Navdeep Singh. Police in Fresno continue to investigate.
Fresno Pedestrian Crashes
Approximately 900 pedestrians are killed in traffic-related incidents throughout the Golden State each year. Due to the drastic increase in the number of people we see walking, jogging, and simply getting out on foot in California, it is no surprise that the fatality rate in our state for pedestrian accidents is nearly 25% higher than the national average. Regardless of how many actions are taken to protect pedestrians traveling through our state, the number of deaths each year continues to rise.
Oftentimes, pedestrians are hit by cars operated by negligent drivers who are distracted, impaired, and reckless. Although most people try to be vigilant in order to protect themselves and others who are sharing the road, there is no guarantee that all motorists are going to take this into consideration while driving. Consequently, numerous people are fatally injured in accidents in California that could have been prevented. These accidents often have an overwhelming impact on families who are left to endure the mental, physical, and financial challenges of an unexpected loss. When victims are killed in auto accidents as a result of another person’s actions, it is crucial that their families contact a Fresno wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible. Surviving relatives may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the costs they face moving forward after enduring an unexpected loss.
The Fresno pedestrian accident lawyers at Torem & Associates have extensive experience helping families recover after losing loved ones in preventable accidents. Unlike other types of personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims are filed in civil court by surviving relatives to recover compensation to alleviate the costs of funeral arrangements, recover lost wages, and obtain compensation for various other economic and non-economic losses. If your loved one lost their life in a preventable accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in Fresno at your earliest convenience by calling (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available to help you recover.
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