Friant, CA – Man Critically Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Friant Road

Friant, CA – (November 28, 2018) – Authorities are investigating a traffic collision that critically injured a pedestrian Tuesday night in Friant. The accident happened at approximately 7:05 pm on November 27th on North Friant Road, just north of Root Street.

According to California Highway Patrol, a man in his 50s was attempting to cross Friant Road, when for unknown reasons he was struck by an oncoming Chevy Malibu. The initial report indicates, the force of the impact smashed the windshield and the Chevy was traveling 45 mph when the crash transpired. Firefighters along with paramedics rushed to the crash site and found the man lying in the roadway with broken bones and head trauma. Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. The name of the patient has not been released. A woman in her 40s was the driver of the Malibu, stopped at the scene and complied with the investigators.

Authorities are currently investigating this tragic accident.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

Traffic accidents involving pedestrians are devastating in nature and tend to result in major injuries or death. According to a recent study, Pedestrians compromise the largest category of traffic accident deaths following occupant deaths. Motorists should always be cautious and as required by law, and yield to pedestrians whether they are in a marked or unmarked crossing zone.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident that was caused by the negligence of another person, it is important that you contact a personal injury attorney. At the Brady Law Group, we have a highly skilled team of litigators that will fight for you and ensure the insurance companies follow the law and compensate you in full for your losses. Call us today at 866) 211-2562 for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney. We won’t rest until you are satisfied.

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