Fresno, CA – Man in Wheelchair Fatally Struck by Vehicle on CA-99
Fresno, CA (October 19, 2020) – An accident reported in Fresno claimed one man’s life on Sunday morning. Just after 2:40 a.m., on October 18, the Fresno Police Department responded to the site of a crash on California Highway 99.
Reports from authorities show that a 47-year-old man was traveling across the road in a designated crossing area while in a wheelchair, at the top of a highway off-ramp on California Highway 99 when he was struck by a gray Subaru sedan.
The victim sustained severe injuries in the accident. Emergency crews, police, and firefighters in the Fresno area responded to the site of the crash and immediately secured the area. The victim was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Authorities confirmed that the man passed away shortly after arriving.
No other injuries were reported in this accident. At this time, the police in Fresno are investigating the accident.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Pedestrian accidents claim the lives of thousands of people every year in the United States. A large percentage of victims end up losing their lives in these preventable accidents right here in our state. In fact, over 900 people end up passing away as a result of injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents in California each year. In many cases, victims end up losing their lives in accidents due to drivers who are distracted, impaired, or acting negligently while operating their vehicles.
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