Fresno, CA – A deadly hit-and-run suspect is sought by police
FRESNO, CA – Police released new information Friday after a man was killed by a hit-and-run driver early Monday in central Fresno.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 60-year-old Dale Black of Fresno. Police in Fresno say the accident took place around 1:40 a.m. west of Parkview Drive on Belmont Avenue. It was reported that the driver fled the scene eastbound on Belmont Avenue without stopping.
The vehicle will have significant damage to the front grill, passenger side headlamp, and the surrounding area. The passenger side mirror cover will also be missing.
Detective Christopher Wyant can be reached at (559) 621-5064 for anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision or who has any information on the accident.
California Pedestrian Collisions
Oftentimes, pedestrians are struck by vehicles operated by negligent drivers. This can include drivers who are distracted, impaired, and generally reckless. Although it is possible to be vigilant in order to protect ourselves and others who are sharing the road, unfortunately, it can never be guaranteed that other motorists are going to take us into consideration while driving. As a result, we see numerous people lose their lives in accidents in California that could have been prevented.
Fresno pedestrian accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have extensive experience helping families recover after sustaining injuries or losing loved ones in preventable accidents. Unlike other types of personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims are filed in civil court by surviving relatives to recover compensation to alleviate the costs of funeral arrangements, recover lost wages, and obtain compensation for various other economic and non-economic losses.
Wrongful Death Attorneys in Fresno
The unexpected and sudden loss of a family member may be a devastating and tragic experience. Family and friends may be left shocked, angry, and heartbroken. If the loss happened due to the negligence of another person in an auto accident, survivors may be entitled to financial compensation. Negligence can be demonstrated in various forms in traffic crashes. Some of them include speeding, intoxication, distraction, and fatigue. Any careless or reckless behavior carried out while behind the wheel that puts those around you in danger is considered negligence.
These accidents often have an overwhelming impact on surviving family members who are left to endure the many challenges of an unexpected loss. When another person’s negligent actions result in the death of an innocent person, it is crucial that the deceased victim’s family contact a wrongful death attorney in Fresno as soon as possible. Surviving relatives may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the costs they face moving forward after enduring an unexpected loss.
If your loved one lost their life in a preventable accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in Fresno at your earliest convenience by calling (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available to help you recover.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Stockton. For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers. If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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