2 Girls Injured in Pedestrian Accident on First Street and Fortuna Avenue [Atwater, CA]

2 Girls Hit and Injured in Pedestrian Accident on First Street in Atwater

 
ATWATER, CA (March 3, 2023) — Two girls suffered moderate injuries in a pedestrian accident on First Street and Fortuna Avenue.
 
According to Atwater police officers, the pedestrian accident happened around 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Under unclear circumstances, a driver struck two Atwater residents, described as young girls crossing First Street.
 
Shortly after, First Responders arrived and brought the victims to Valley Children’s Hospital with minor to moderate non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the scene for the investigation.
 
Officers have not released information on if the driver saw the pedestrians before the crash and if the pedestrians were in a crosswalk at the time of the impact. However, authorities do not suspect alcohol to have played a role.
 
If anyone can help the Atwater police with the investigation, please call 209-357-6396 and ask to speak with Sgt. Lee.
 
Monitor your speed and what lies before you when driving. Pedestrians may cross the street without yielding to oncoming vehicles. You must prepare to slow down or stop. Pedestrians should also cross only at marked crosswalks and when their traffic light is green. We have road signs and traffic signals in place to keep everyone safe.

Regain control of your life by turning to a personal injury lawyer who cares. At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, we offer personalized assistance to pedestrian accident victims seeking compensation. We will fight for you every step of the way to ensure you receive a maximum settlement. Our team understands how to calculate economic and non-economic damages to ensure you receive the total that you’ve lost. For the next steps in your case, call (800) 895-7199. We can also get you a copy of the police report from the accident.