Fresno, CA- Belmont Ave. Near Highway 99 Scene of Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Fresno, CA (April 16, 2019)- A female pedestrian was hit by a vehicle as she walked on Belmont Avenue near Highway 99 early Monday morning. According to reports, the crash occurred at around midnight, when she was hit by a dark SUV driving west on Belmont.

The driver of the vehicle did not stop following the collision. Emergency medical personnel arriving at the scene found the woman with major injuries. She was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.

No further details, including the woman’s name, have been released at this time.

The crash is under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian at this time.  We hope for a full recovery from the injuries she sustained in this crash.

Facts About Pedestrian Injuries in California

The Centers for the Study of Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2016, 20% of all pedestrian deaths were people age 65 or older. Children are also frequent victims in pedestrian accidents; one in five children killed in a car crash are killed in pedestrian accidents. Furthermore, the CDC study found that 48% of deaths in pedestrian crashes involved alcohol.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you need the support of the experienced accident attorneys at the Brady Law Group. To reserve a free consultation, call us at 866-478-6483. Our team is dedicated to helping you overcome the challenges of your case and receive the compensation you deserve.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.