Fresno County, CA: Officers Injured in Clovis Motorcycle Collision

Fresno County, California (March 22, 2018): The Fresno Police Department confirms that two officers with their agency were injured in a collision with a truck at an intersection in Clovis, CA, on Tuesday afternoon, March 20, 2018. The officers, who were traveling by motorcycle at the time of the collision, have been identified as Brian Chadwick and Stephen Craig.

The officers were reportedly riding their motorcycles north on North Fresno Street just after 2:00 p.m. when they collided with a Nissan Titan pickup truck that had turned directly in front of their path at the intersection of East Lewis Avenue. The officers were both transported to Fresno Community Regional Medical Center to be treated for nonlife-threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup, 47-year-old Arturo Guttierez, was unharmed in the collision and is reported to be cooperating with authorities. The incident remains under investigation and no additional information has been provided at this time.

The Los Angeles Injury Group would like to extend our sympathies to the victims and offer our prayers for the full and complete recovery of the injured officers. Motor vehicle collisions are a tragically common occurrence in the United States and even where serious injuries have, fortunately, been avoided, the burdens faced by victims can be substantial and overwhelming. It is important for motorists to know their rights and responsibilities under the law and we encourage all accident victims to explore the options for relief that may be available in their state.

If you or your loved ones have been injured as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle, you may be legally entitled to recover monetary compensation for your pain, loss, and expenses under California law. Find out more and call the Los Angeles Injury Group to schedule a free case consultation with one of our licensed and experienced motor vehicle crash attorneys today.