Woman Killed in Fresno County Crash at Manning Avenue and Elm Avenue; Breteny Grosvener Arrested
Fresno County, California (December 6, 2021) – A woman died Monday afternoon in a traffic accident involving a group of suspected mail thieves in Fresno County, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The deadly crash, which was reported at around 1:00 p.m., took place in the area of Manning Avenue and Elm Avenue.
Authorities arrived at the scene and determined that the driver of an SUV had run a red light at the intersection and struck the driver side of a car driven by a 64-year-old woman. Both vehicles sustained major damage upon the impact.
The SUV driver, identified as Breteny Grosvener, 30, and her passengers, Chris Diaz and Jason Wheeler, had stolen mail from a mailbox before the collision.
Deadly SUV, Car Crash in Fresno County
The 64-year-old woman was seriously injured in the crash and succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Her name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Deputies arrested Wheeler at the crash site for interfering with the investigation.
Gosvener is facing charges of felony vehicular manslaughter.
The crash remains under investigation.
Traffic Collisions in Fresno
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. The number of serious auto accidents in Fresno is above average compared to other cities in the state. Nearly 10,897 collisions were reported to have happened between 2003 and 2016 on the city's roads, including those involving major bodily injuries and fatal crashes. At least 270 people were killed during the period, while above 15000 people sustained various types of injuries. Most of the collisions happened on the state highways with approximately 35.5 % of the total traffic incidents. Nearly 8.6 % of accidents were pedestrian-related. Bicyclists accounted for 5.4 % while motorcycle riders were 4.7 %.
Statistics show that the main cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
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If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.