FRESNO, CA (OCTOBER 24, 2023): 41-year-old Kirk Filgas has been identified as the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident in Fresno last week.
The accident occurred on the evening of Friday, October 20th. Reports from the Fresno Police Department state that Filgas was crossing Kings Canyon Road and Burgan Avenue at around 7 p.m.. At the same time, a white pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Kings Canyon Road. The truck then impacted the 41-year-old under unclear circumstances, leaving the man lying in the roadway.
Emergency personnel arrived on the scene and discovered Filgas in critical condition, and immediately attempted life-resuscitating measures on him. Unfortunately, Filgas succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver remained on the scene after striking the man, and cooperated with authorities when they arrived. It is unknown whether any drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision, but reports from authorities have not indicated either as a contributing factor.
Kirk Filgas was identified by Fresno authorities as unhoused. His name was released on the Fresno Coroner’s Office’s website this week following an autopsy.
The Fresno Police Department has not released any further information regarding the cause of this fatal incident. They state that they continue to work on this collision that led to the death of Kirk Filgas in Fresno.
Liability In Fresno Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating the Death of Kirk Filgas
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Kirk Filgas. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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