Alarming Pedestrian Crash on Weldon Avenue and West Avenue Injures 1 [Fresno, CA]

12-Year-Old Girl Hurt in Fresno Pedestrian Accident on Weldon Avenue and West Avenue

FRESNO, CA (September 2, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, an alarming pedestrian crash on Weldon Avenue and West Avenue injured 1 person.

The incident happened at about 4:10 p.m. on Weldon Avenue and West Avenue.

According to reports, as the 12-year-old girl walked home from school, a truck traveled south on West Avenue. Then, the driver failed to see the child using the crosswalk until it was too late.

Then, the driver attempted to avoid the pedestrian but the car crashed with her.

Moreover, the Fresno Police Department confirmed that responders took the 12-year-old to the hospital for treatment.

Also, the authorities do not believe that the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Alarming Pedestrian Crash on Weldon Avenue and West Avenue

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the alarming pedestrian crash on Weldon Avenue and West Avenue, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.