Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident on State Route 99 near Belmont Avenue [Fresno, CA]

1 Dead in Fresno Crash on State Route 99 near Belmont Avenue

 
FRESNO, CA (December 28, 2021) – Sunday, a woman died in a pedestrian accident on State Route 99 near Belmont Avenue.
 
According to the CHP, the incident involved two crashes. The first crash occurred when a car struck a woman’s suitcase as she walked on State Route 99 near Belmont Avenue. As a result, the woman’s belongings were thrown across the highway.
 
Then, another car hit her as she tried to collect her things in the lane of traffic while on her hands and knees.
 
Meanwhile, the incident shut down all southbound lanes of State Route 99 at Belmont Avenue for about an hour and a half.
 
According to reports, the second car driver remained at the scene and has been cooperative with the investigation.
 
Also, the authorities diverted the traffic to SR-180, causing a two-mile backup.
 
At this time, the authorities haven’t identified whether the woman was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.
 
Moreover, the authorities haven’t disclosed further details about the woman. However, the authorities confirmed that DUI didn’t play a role in the case of the driver.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.

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What’s Next after a Fresno Pedestrian Crash

 
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.
 
If you lost a family member in a pedestrian accident, contact the wrongful death lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. With us, you can be assured your family will be taken care of in the severe aftermath of a deadly accident. Our consistent 40 years of experience in the legal field is proof that we know what it takes to win your case. Moreover, our attorneys and experienced professional legal team deal with a variety of cases, including pedestrian accidents. Above all, we believe you deserve the best legal representation and proper compensation for your pain and suffering. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation.