69-Year-Old Man Dies in 10th Avenue Accident [Hanford, CA]

Hanford, CA (August 13, 2024) – A 69-year-old man from Five Points was fatally injured following a 10th Avenue accident Saturday night.

It was about 9 p.m. when the collision happened past Iona Avenue.

CHP officers said a 19-year-old was driving a southbound black Honda Accord while the 69-year-old man was walking west and attempting to cross 10th Avenue.

The pedestrian was able to make his way onto the street but was hit by the Honda. 

The pedestrian was killed in the accident. 

CHP officers said the Honda driver nor their passenger incurred any injuries.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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The Aftermath of the 10th Avenue Accident

Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or killed due to an auto crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reckless driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, accounting for approximately 33% of all crashes. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement and increased awareness campaigns to combat this dangerous behavior on the roads.

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