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TULARE COUNTY - A pedestrian woman was severely struck by a car Monday night in Visalia, The Fresno Bee reported. The Visalia woman, whose name was not released, was hit by a sedan as she was crossing Tulare Avenue, just west of Garden Street.

Following the 5:40 p.m. accident, the woman sustained major injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center and then transferred to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for further treatment. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with police during the investigation.

Visalia Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Following this horrible January 9th accident, the victim or the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek a skilled Visalia pedestrian accident lawyer. While the accident remains unclear and is currently being investigated by the Visalia Police Department, an attorney can advise the victim of her legal rights in a personal injury claim, work with a team of investigators to reconstruct the scene of the collision to determine who may be at fault, and ensure she obtains the maximum compensation she deserves. Compensation in a civil claim includes medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible pedestrian accident.

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VISALIA - A 60-year-old Visalia woman suffered major injuries Sunday night when she was hit by a BMW on Chinowth Street, the Visalia-Times Delta reported. The Tulare County accident was reported at about 9:40 p.m. just south of Noble Avenue. The victim, Janet Cross, 60, was walking west across Chinowth when she was hit by the 2010 BMW driven by Edmund Auyeung, 52, of Visalia. Cross was taken by ambulance to Kaweah Delta Hospital with major injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Based on the very limited details provided in the news report, it is not clear why this June 12th car vs. pedestrian accident occurred, and whether the driver of the car could have done anything to prevent hitting Cross.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

While this accident remains under investigation by the Visalia Police Department, the family members of the injured pedestrian would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable California pedestrian injury lawyer. If negligence of the driver (or any other party) was a cause or contributing factor the this major injury accident, the injured victim may be entitled to damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related expenses. A skilled attorney can advise the family of their legal rights and best course of action to protect them following this accident.

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The Fresno Bee reported a 3-year-old girl very tragically died Sunday afternoon at Kaweah Delta Medical Center, not long after she was run over by a Ford F-150 pickup truck backing out of a driveway. The accident was reported at 2:38 p.m. in a residential driveway on West Country Avenue, where the victim was riding her bicycle when she was struck. The Visalia Times-Delta indentified the victim as 3-year-old Amber Nelson of Visalia, and the driver as Robert Juskalia, 44, of Visalia. Alcohol was not suspected to be a factor in the accident.

Young Children and Backover Accidents

Young toddlers who are independent enough to take off, but have limited comprehension of the dangers of large vehicles are at serious risk of serious injury or death. It is tragic that accidents such as this one kill several dozen children every year. In certain cases, accidents such as this one are preventable, and if it is determined that the driver of the car was responsible, he may be liable for the wrongful death of the victim. After a tragic incident such as this one, the family members of the young victim may benefit from speaking to a California wrongful death lawyer who has represented families of victims of tragic backover accidents such as this one.

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Two passengers in a Honda died Wednesday evening when a large hay baler truck struck the vehicle they were riding in, the Visalia Times-Delta reported. The Tulare County accident was reported at 5:55 p.m., at the intersection of Avenue 232 and Road 36, west of Tulare.

According to the Tulare County Fire Department, the two men who were killed were back seat passengers in the Honda. The driver of the Honda, Ullses Bello Gomez, 27, was travelling west on Avenue 232 (Tulare Avenue) when he attempted a left turn onto Road 36. The Honda was then struck by a hay baler going east on Avenue 232, driven by Robert Alavarado Jr., 55, of Tulare. Alvarado was not injured in the crash. Gomez was airlifted to Community Regional Hospital in Fresno with major injuries. One of the victims was identified as Alfredo Salado, 20.

Cause of the Accident

The cause of the fatal May 27th crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, the Times-Delta reported that the driver of the Honda was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The investigation is ongoing and it was not clear how CHP officers determined the driver was under the influence.

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