Fresno, CA – On the evening of Sunday, January 26, 2025, a suspected DUI collision claimed the life of a male pedestrian in his 40s, according to KSEE.
The Fresno Police Department reports that the accident took place around 9:20 PM at the intersection of Herndon and Blackstone Avenues.
Responding officers found the man critically injured after being struck by a vehicle. Life-saving efforts were immediately administered at the scene before he was transported to Saint Agnes Medical Center. Despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Investigators determined the man had been crossing all six lanes of Herndon Avenue when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle traveling in the number-three lane.
The driver of the vehicle, a woman who remained at the scene, displayed signs of intoxication and was arrested. Police are working to confirm whether her level of impairment exceeded the legal limit at the time of the crash.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or any additional details about the driver. The intersection was closed for several hours while officers conducted their investigation.
Anyone with information about the collision is encouraged to contact Fresno Police as the investigation continues.
California DUI Law
Section 23153(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) states that it is illegal for any driver to “Operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to someone else.”
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is held only partially liable in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
