Fresno, CA – Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident on West Childs Avenue

Fresno, California (October 22, 2018) – A man was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident involving a hit-and-run driver on Friday night in Merced County. The crash occurred on W. Childs Avenue near the 900 bock at approximately 9:15 pm on October 19th. At this time, no detailed information concerning the identities of the pedestrian or the motorist involved has been revealed.

 According to officials, a man in his 30s was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by a car. The driver who struck the pedestrian was reportedly operating either a Ford Mustang or a Ford Explorer which may have front-end damage from the accident. The driver of the car fled the scene of the accident. According to first responders, the victim died of the injuries he sustained upon impact. As of now, investigators are still looking into the probable cause of the crash.

 As more evidence continues to surface, the more information will be released to public sources.

Hit-and-Run  Pedestrian Accident in California

We extend our most heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of the person who lost their life in this terrible hit-and-run accident.

Approximately 25% of accidents report a  hit-and-run incident.  In a lot of these incidents, authorities will eventually find and identify the hit-and-run driver after the information from eyewitnesses and other physical evidence that is gathered from the scene.  When police do find and apprehend the hit-and-run driver, they usually will face criminal charges and could be civilly lliable for damages that they caused in the accident.

Based on the information provided in the initial police report, many issues surrounding this unfortunate accident have not been determined. As part of the ongoing investigation, forensic teams will examine photos of the crash site and speak with eyewitnesses to determine the cause of the accident.

If you or a loved one has been in an accident resulting in injury or death invoving a hit-and-run accident due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. Through legal intervention, you could receive compensation for funeral expenses, the tragic loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate circumstances.

Here at Los Angeles Injury Group we will work to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind to focus on your recovery.

For a free consultation please call us at (310) 954-7248.

Note: We have devised this post from secondary sources. This information has not been independently confirmed so if there is any information that is incorrect in this post, please bring it to our attention so that we can immediately make the corrections. If you would like this post to be removed please let us know and we will promptly remove it.

Disclaimer: We intend to honor the victims who have been involved in these everyday tragedies. Please do not misconstrue our information as legal or medical advice by any means