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Fresno, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Car at Cedar Ave and Butler Ave

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Fresno, CA (September 26, 2021) – A man was killed when, according to police, he was hit by a car that fled the scene on Friday, September 26th in southeast Fresno.

An official with the Fresno Police Department said the accident took place at about 8:00 p.m. near the intersection of Butler Avenue and Cedar Avenue.  

Upon their arrival, authorities located the victim in the middle of the roadway with multiple injuries. At this point, police believe the man was attempting to cross the street when he was struck by a car.  

He was transported by paramedics to a local hospital where he passed away the following night due to the severity of his injuries. It is unclear if he has been identified.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Pedestrian Fatalities in California

Roughly 6,000 pedestrians die in traffic-related incidents annually across the country. Close to 15% of pedestrian fatalities nationwide happen right here in California. Although legislators constantly work to protect pedestrians who share roads with drivers, they continue to be victimized daily. In many cases, pedestrians are struck by vehicles operated by distracted, impaired, and reckless drivers. 

You can be vigilant in obeying the law and protecting others around you on the road, Sadly, there is no guarantee that other drivers are going to take you into consideration while driving.

Any car accident can cause catastrophic injuries for those involved. Pedestrians involved in accidents are at a greater risk of being injured since they are unprotected against the force of vehicles. 

Fresno Personal Injury Attorneys

Although there are several treatment options available for victims, they come at an extraordinary cost. Many people are simply unable to afford the costs of care, which forces them to go without the assistance they need to recover. In some cases, victims can work with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Fresno in the aftermath of their accidents to make sure they are in the best position possible to recover. 

Over the years, the Fresno personal injury attorneys at Torem & Associates have helped thousands of people harmed in accidents get the justice and compensation they deserve. 

When our clients are injured as a result of another person’s actions, we provide aggressive legal representation to ensure they are able to get full and fair compensation to cover the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and a variety of other damages they face moving forward. 

We provide aggressive legal representation to ensure our clients are able to protect their best interests and legal rights. If you have been injured in a preventable accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in Fresno (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available for you.

Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Fresno.  For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers.  If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  

Disclaimer: Our firm, Torem & Associates, has worked hard to become valued members of the local business community.  We write these posts as a way to bring awareness to the dangers of driving or being a passenger in any type of automobile accident. We hope that through awareness, people will use additional caution when out on the roadways in Fresno and throughout California to prevent being seriously injured in a crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is meant to be informational and is not intended to be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photos used in the post are not representative of the actual accident scene. 

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