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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 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 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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