A car accident in Fresno caused serious injuries to a man and a child after they were hit by an out-of-control vehicle. The Fresno Bee reports that the accident occurred the afternoon of June 9, 2010 on San Jose Avenue near First Street. A driver lost control of her pickup truck and struck another vehicle.

Then, the pickup truck went across the road and hit a man and the child he was pushing in a stroller. Both the man and the child sustained severe injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the pickup told officials that she blacked out while driving. Four others were also injured including the driver of the truck. Officials are investigating the incident.

I sympathize with the man and the child who sustained serious injuries. I hope they did not suffer any catastrophic injuries and pray that they recover quickly and completely. They will be in my prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There were 11 fatalities and 135 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Fresno, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 traffic accident statistics. Countywide, 20 people died and 197 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents during the same year.

What Caused this Accident?

If the details of this news report are accurate, the driver of the pickup momentarily blacked out and hit the gas pedal. I trust officials are looking into the validity of the driver's account. Did she in fact lose consciousness or were there other factors involved such as impairment, distraction, speed or reckless driving? If the woman is determined to have been at fault, she could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries here.

An experienced Fresno personal injury lawyer will be able to advise injured victims about their legal rights and options. Injured victims in such cases will be able to seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy and other related damages.

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