24-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Clarkson Avenue Collision [Fresno County, CA]

Fresno County, CA (February 28, 2024) – A 24-year-old passenger was killed while a 19-year-old driver was injured in a Clarkson Avenue collision early Tuesday morning.

CHP officers said the collision happened before 5:30 a.m. near Del Rey.

According to the authorities, a Chevy Malibu driven by a 19-year-old on Clarkson Avenue went off the road, and struck vines and a utility pole.

Sadly, the authorities declared the 24-year-old passenger was not wearing a seatbelt when the crash happened. They declared the passenger deceased at the scene.

Moreover, rescuers airlifted the 19-year-old driver to Community Regional Medical Center.

Police did not say if drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family of the person killed in the Clarkson Avenue collision. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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The Aftermath of the Clarkson Avenue Collision

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one is devastating. Worse is if the cause of death is another’s negligence.

More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case, you need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred due to the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

A Wrongful Death Claim Could Help

So, to those who lost their loved ones in a traffic crash similar to the Clarkson Avenue collision, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

When you hire us, our attorneys will do their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674-7852.