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FRESNO -- A heartbreaking and fatal motorcycle accident happened at about 6:15 a.m. Friday in the southeast region of Fresno. Information from the Fresno Bee stated a motorcyclist of a Honda FX 1000 was traveling east on Kings Canyon Boulevard when the driver of a Toyota sedan going westbound on Kings Canyon attempted to make a U-turn in front of the approaching motorcyclist.

The rider, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver who is a subcontractor for an independent newspaper distributer and delivering newspapers at the time of the incident, has been identified as 31-year-old Visa Vue of Fresno. No further details were released or if Vue was injured in the accident.

Cause of the Fresno Motorcycle Accident

Based on the information gathered from the Fresno Bee and KFSN Fresno News, it is not evident why the driver made the U-turn in the path of the motorcyclist, whether the attempted turn was in fact legal and safe, or if road conditions was a factor in the accident. Hopefully, CHP officials investigating the accident can come to a conclusion as to what happened and who is ultimately responsible.

Fatal Fresno Motorcycle Accident Liability

While the April 20th crash remains ongoing by authorities, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak Fresno personal injury lawyer. A caring and dedicated attorney who has helped many families in a motorcycle accident wrongful death claim, can advise the family of their legal rights and their best option in recovering the compensation owed to them for the loss of their family member. While there isn't anything that can change what has horribly happened, an attorney can assist the family through the legal process and recovering financial compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, loss of love, care, comfort, and companionship.

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FRESNO -- A devastating two-car accident in central Fresno tragically killed a woman and left a man in critical condition Tuesday night. The accident happened at 7:39 p.m. near Fedora Avenue and Fresno Street, Fresno Bee reports. It is unclear what caused the SUV and the small compact vehicle to collide, but witnesses at the scene told officers that the driver of the sport utility vehicle was traveling at a very high rate of speed. Fresno police stated the woman in the car died at the scene, and the male driver of the SUV was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for further treatment.

Wrongful Death Liability for Fresno Car Accidents

The accident on April 17th remains under investigation by the Fresno Police Department. However, if the police officials conclude the fatal and horrible accident was due to speeding and/or driver negligence, the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to speak to a Fresno car accident lawyer regarding their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. A compassionate attorney who understands the legal issues surrounding accidents like this, can ensure the family's rights are protected and they recover compensation for the irreparable damages of losing their beloved family member.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- A horrific Fresno head-on collision on Highway 168 left three people injured Monday afternoon, KSEE 24 News reported. According to the California Highway Patrol, the April 16th accident happened around 1:45 p.m. when a Toyota pickup truck attempted to pass over a solid yellow line and collided head-on with an oncoming car traveling westbound on Highway 168 near Academy Avenue.

The driver of the pickup suffered only minor injuries. However, one of the occupants in the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital and the other transported via ambulance. Their injuries or their conditions were not currently available.

Fresno Head-On Auto Accident Personal Injury Liability

If CHP officials concludes that negligence and/or unsafe of the pickup driver caused or contributed to this two-vehicle accident, the injured victims may be entitled to receive compensation for the injuries they sustained, along with medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering and other damages. Therefore, it is well-advised for the victims or their families to contact an experienced Fresno personal injury lawyer. An attorney knowledgeable in head-on collisions can help protect the victims' legal rights and recover the compensation they deserve.

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FRESNO COUNTY - According to the Fresno Bee, a 39-year-old woman was killed in an early morning crash in Clovis. At about 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Taft H Gaines III, 20, of Auberry, was traveling in a 1992 Chevrolet pickup truck on Auberry Road north of Copper Avenue when for unknown reasons he drifted across the double yellow center line and collided with a 2006 Toyota Scion traveling south. Following the collision the Scion spun and collided with a 2002 Ford pickup.

The woman driving the Scion was reported to have tragically died at the scene of the accident. Gaines suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to Clovis Community Hospital. The driver of the Ford, Juan N. Guzman, 59, of Sanger, was not injured in the accident.

Cause of the Clovis Car Accident

The information provided by the Fresno Bee does not give a clear indication as to why this fatal accident on March 24th happened. Therefore, police officials investigating the crash will determine whether alcohol, speed, negligence, road conditions, or vehicle malfunctions caused or contributed to this devastating accident.

Clovis Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability

The result of head-on car collisions can have catastrophic results, such as severe and life-altering injuries and/or death to anyone involved. While it is uncertain as to what caused this collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Clovis car accident lawyer who has handled numerous wrongful death claims. A skilled attorney who has handled situations such as this one, can advise the family of their legal rights and best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their devastating loss, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and wages, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.

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FRESNO - A 65-year-old woman from Sanger was fatally struck by a truck in Fresno Saturday. The devastating accident happened at about 8 p.m. when the woman was attempting to cross the street on Kings Canyon Road to go to a restaurant, and then struck by a Chevrolet Blazer traveling on the eastbound lane, Fresno Bee reported. The driver of the Blazer was not injured and remained at the scene. The name of the female pedestrian is being withheld until her family is notified.

Limited information provided by the Fresno Bee, does not indicate why this car vs. pedestrian collision occurred. It is also not evident whether speed, alcohol, road conditions, negligent or unsafe and distracted played a factor in the accident. Hopefully, police officials can come to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Following a fatal pedestrian accident such as one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Fresno personal injury lawyer. A caring and compassion attorney who is experienced in wrongful death pedestrian accidents can advise the family of their legal rights and best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their tragic loss, including funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, and any emotional pain they are suffering due to this horrific March 10th pedestrian accident.

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FRESNO - One man was tragically killed and at least three people were injured in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in southeast Fresno, The Fresno Bee reports. The wreck involved possibly three vehicles on the Kings Canyon Road and Maple Avenue intersection at about 2:24 a.m. Sunday. When police and fire crews arrived at the scene after they received two calls regarding a car speeding and a two-car accident, they found a vehicle engulfed in flames, along with a damaged SUV.

Firefighters pulled the male driver out of the burning vehicle and extinguished the flames. He was then taken to a hospital where he later died due to his injures. Three occupants in the SUV sustained non-life-threatening injuries after the accident, and were taken to Community Regional Medical Center. The third car captured on a video policing camera was seen speeding down Kings Canyon Road, but investigators have not reviewed the video to determine if the vehicle was involved in the fatal collision.

Cause of the Fresno Car Crash

Based on the information obtained from The Fresno Bee, there is no clear indication as to why this accident occurred. Local authorities will continue to investigate the incident and review footage on the video policing camera to determine what happened and who is officially at fault.

Liability for Car Accidents in Fresno

While it is uncertain what caused this accident on March 4th, the victims or family of the victims would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable Fresno car accident lawyer. An experienced attorney who has handled personal injury and wrongful death claims can help the victims and the families understand and protect their legal rights to hold the responsible parties financially liable for the victims' injuries or the loss of their loved one. Compensation in an accident such as this one can include and are not limited to, medical care expenses, funeral and burial costs, pain and suffering, and lost earnings and wages.

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FRESNO COUNTY - On Sunday afternoon, a 3-year-old girl was struck and ran over by an SUV in a Walmart parking lot in Clovis, The Fresno Bee reported. The 4:10 p.m. accident happened at the Walmart located on Shaw Avenue. Officials at the scene are uncertain how this incident occurred and ruled out alcohol as a contributing factor. However, the driver was cited due driving without a license and the young girl was rushed to a hospital with unspecified injuries.

Clovis Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Based on the information obtained through various news reports, it was not evident what caused this pedestrian accident. Therefore, in incidents such as this one on February 26th, the family of the child would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Northern California pedestrian accident child victim lawyer. An attorney who is knowledgeable about accidents occurring in parking lots, can help protect the family's legal rights and decide the best way to recover compensation for her injuries and any other pain and suffering she sustained in this terrible pedestrian accident.

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FRESNO -- A motorcyclist, whose age and name was not released, was tragically killed in an accident off a Fresno freeway Friday afternoon. According to the Fresno Bee, the accident occurred at 12:40 p.m. on southbound Highway 99 near North Avenue, when a vehicle made an unsafe lane change forcing the motorcyclist to run off the left side of the roadway. The incident caused the motorcyclist to be thrown off his bike and land in gravel. The vehicle involved in the crash did not remain at the scene, and officers believe the driver did not realize what happened.

Liability for Fresno Motorcycle Accidents

In unique and complex situations such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Fresno wrongful death lawyer. An attorney experienced in fatal motorcycle accidents not only can help protect the family's legal rights, but can assist authorities in locating the driver involved in this February 17th accident. However, if for any reason the driver cannot be located, an attorney can help the family obtain the maximum compensation for their tragic loss through the victim's insurance. Compensation can include and are not limited to funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, support, affection, and companionship.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- A Monday morning multi-vehicle collision left one person dead and injured three others in east-central Fresno. According to The Fresno Bee, the driver of a 1960s Chevrolet Nova sped west out of a filling station on Olive Avenue near Peach Street, veered onto the eastbound lanes and slammed into a late-model pickup truck.

The 29-year-old male driver of the Nova, was driving with a suspended license and was killed after the crash. The driver and two children inside the pickup truck were taken via ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center for further treatment.

Cause of the Fresno Car Collision

The Fresno car accident on December 5th remains under investigation by police officials. However, based on the information provided by The Fresno Bee, it appears the driver of the Chevrolet Nova may be responsible for the accident due to veering onto the other side of the roadway and into oncoming traffic, along with driving with a suspended license. Therefore, it is apparent that the occupants in the pickup truck had no way to prevent or avoid this horrible collision.

Fresno Auto Accident Injury Liability

While the car crash on Olive Avenue is being investigated, the injured victim or the family of the injured victims would be well-advised to speak to a skilled Fresno car accident lawyer. An attorney who has the knowledge and experience in accidents such as this one, can help the family protect their legal rights in a civil suit, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or other damages relating to this terrible car accident.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday after he was seriously hit by a pickup truck, Fresno Bee reports. The boy, whose name was not released, was crossing the street while riding his bicycle near Al Radka Park in southeast Fresno when a pickup truck traveling east on Belmont Avenue struck him. After the collision, the boy was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Cause of the November 15th Fresno Bicycle Accident

Based on the limited information provided by the Fresno Bee, it is not clear what caused this crash and who is at fault. It is also not evident whether the driver could have prevented or avoided this horrible collision. Hopefully, the Fresno Police Department comes to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a serious bicycle accident such as this one, it is advisable for the family of the child to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Northern California bicycle accident attorney. If it is determined that negligence of the driver was the contributed to the accident, the child may be entitled to compensation for his injuries, medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. Therefore, it would be well-advised to speak to a skilled attorney as soon as possible so important evidence and witness recollections can be easily obtained to help your case in a personal injury claim.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- According to ABC 30 News, a 13-year-old girl was severely struck and killed by a car in Fresno. This tragic accident happened at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when the girl, Angel Perez, was attempting to cross Highway 180 near Cedar Avenue, and was struck by an Audi driven by Edward Bessonov, 25, of Fresno. Police officials at the scene do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. And the limited information that was provided by news reports, did not indicate why Perez was attempting to cross the highway.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In fatal pedestrian accidents such as this one on November 15th, the family of the girl would be well-advised to contact a skilled Fresno wrongful death attorney. A knowledgeable lawyer can advise the family of their legal rights, determine who may be at fault for the incident, and decide the best course of action in obtaining compensation for their devastating and unexpected loss. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include funeral and burial costs, loss of love, care, affection and companionship, and other damages relating to this tragic pedestrian accident.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- A man and his dog was seriously hit by a vehicle in the city of Clovis on Monday night, Fresno Bee reported. The man, Dennis Costello, 63, of Clovis, was walking his dog near Fowler and Shepherd avenues around 8 p.m. at a crosswalk that has embedded lights. As Costello was attempting to cross the street, both him and his dog was severely struck by a vehicle. According to Clovis police spokeswoman Janet Stoll-Lee, the driver apparently did not see the pedestrian and his dog or the crosswalk lights, before crashing into him. Following this devastating accident, Costello was reported to have died at the scene, and his dog was transported to emergency pet hospital to treat a broken leg.

Cause of the Clovis Pedestrian Accident

Based on the limited information provided by the Fresno Bee, it is not known what caused the driver to have struck the pedestrian. Therefore, police officials investigating the collision will certainly look at numerous factors that include, distracted driving, the speed of the vehicle at the time of accident, road conditions, and/or negligent and reckless actions of the driver.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

In a fatal pedestrian accident such as this one on October 24th, the family of the victim would be well-advised to immediately contact a Fresno pedestrian accident lawyer. An experienced attorney who has handled wrongful death claims can ensure the family's legal rights are protected, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to for funeral/burial costs, future anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- A devastating head-on collision on Sunday afternoon killed one and injured two others, Fresno Bee reports. The accident was reported at about 4:30 p.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound on Brawley Avenue veered onto the opposite side of the roadway, thus, colliding head-on with a northbound vehicle. The impact of the multi-vehicle collision killed the northbound driver and injured his female passenger. The southbound driver also sustained injuries and was transported via ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was reported in critical condition. The identities of the people involved in this accident were not available.

Cause of the Fresno Car Crash

The October 2nd car accident remains under investigation by the Fresno Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by the Fresno Bee, it is not fully known what actually caused the southbound driver to veer from the roadway and into oncoming traffic. Therefore, authorities investigating this accident will try to determine what caused this crash and who is responsible.

Head-On Car Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

Head-on automobile accidents can result to severe and catastrophic injuries and/or death. A number of reasons why head-on car collisions happen can be caused by vehicle malfunctions, dangerous roadways, and in most cases, driver error or negligence. Therefore, if police come to a conclusion that the southbound driver is responsible for the crash, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Northern California head-on collision lawyer. A skilled Fresno personal injury attorney can help the injured victim protect her legal rights and best course of action to receive the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. In the event where the family of the deceased victim decides to pursue a wrongful death claim, the attorney can advise the family of their legal rights and help them recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, future anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, and companionship, and other damages relating to this tragic head-on car accident.

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FRESNO COUNTY -- A 40-year-old woman from Sanger was severely injured in a car crash just after 6 p.m. Saturday night, CBS 47 reports. According to California Highway Patrol, Jeanette Martinez was side-swiped at the intersection of Belmont and Temperance Avenue. CHP stated, the driver, whose name has not been released, hit Martinez's vehicle after running a stop sign. Following the collision, Martinez and two of three passengers in her vehicle were transported to Community Regional Medical Center for further treatment. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were taken to CRMC with minor injuries.

Cause of the Southeast Fresno Car Crash

The accident on August 20th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the limited information provided by CBS 47, it appears the driver may be at fault for the accident due to either negligent or reckless actions. Therefore, Martinez and the other passengers had no way to prevent or avoid this terrible collision.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the accident remains under investigation, if authorities come to a conclusion that the driver who ran the stop sign is responsible for the collision, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to seek a skilled Fresno car accident attorney. A knowledgeable attorney who has the expertise in car accidents such as this one, can help the victims protect their legal rights and best course of action to receive the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible accident.

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FRESNO COUNTY - A 63-year-old truck driver was found dead early Wednesday morning after the big-rig he was driving struck a concrete pillar on Highway 99, reports the Fresno Bee. Although the cause of the driver's death has not been determined, according to the California Highway Patrol, the truck driver did not appear to die from any injuries he sustained in the June 29th accident. A 41-year-old Lancaster man, who was a passenger in the big-rig, suffered minor injuries in the collision. The condition of the passenger is not known.

Cause of Highway 99 Truck Accident

If news reports are accurate, shortly after midnight, the truck, which was traveling southbound on Highway 99 north of Jensen Avenue, drifted to the right, hit a concrete pillar and came to a stop on an embankment. Due to the impact of the crash, the truck's fuel tank was ruptured and spilled out onto the highway's shoulder. It is not clear why the truck drifted to the right. It is possible the truck drifted because of a tire blowout, steering system malfunction or shifted cargo. The cause of the crash is currently being investigated by the CHP. Hopefully, their investigation will provide answers to how and why this collision occurred.

Truck Accident Litigation

At this stage in the investigation process, it is unclear what caused the crash and therefore, impossible to determine who is responsible. If a defective tire, steering system or improperly loaded cargo contributed to or was responsible for the accident occurring, the family of the victim has legal rights that may allow them to file a wrongful death claim against a tire manufacturer, truck manufacturer or loading company. The victim's family would be well advised to talk to a skilled northern California truck accident lawyer who can explore all sources of compensation to ensure family members receive fair financial damages.

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