Fresno, CA (January 7, 2024) It was the middle of the night in Fresno’s Tower District when two people were struck by a vehicle while walking behind Dollar Tree. Just before 1:30 a.m., on February 7th, a vehicle left the road and slammed into two pedestrians as they walked, killing one and seriously injuring the other, authorities said. The driver was arrested for DUI following the collision.
A man and a woman were walking behind Dollar Tree as a vehicle approached them. It was the middle of the night, so everything was dark, but the pedestrians were not walking in the street and didn’t feel there was any danger. Suddenly, the vehicle, driven by 25-year-old Cameron Aguilar, veered off the roadway and onto the shoulder as it turned onto Fern from Maroa. Before the pedestrians even realized what was happening, they were struck by the vehicle.
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Emergency crews rushed to the scene where they found the two pedestrians, lying on the ground. Paramedics used life-saving measures on the man, but even with their best efforts, nothing could be done. Sadly, the male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The female pedestrian was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center with serious injuries, according to officers.
Aguilar, who was driving the vehicle, remained at the scene. Detectives immediately noticed that she seemed to be under the influence of alcohol. The initial investigation also revealed that she had been speeding at the time of the fatal accident. She was arrested at the scene and taken to Fresno County Jail where she was booked on several charges, including gross vehicle manslaughter and causing great bodily injury during the commission of a felony.
Our hearts go out to the family of the pedestrian who was killed in this horrible and senseless accident. We also extend well wishes to the pedestrian who remains hospitalized following this deadly collision. Our team of professionals is here to help answer any questions you may have, if you were affected by this tragic accident. We at Accident News Now want to be certain that everyone knows their rights and that those rights are protected. We must all do better to ensure the safety of pedestrians on our streets.
