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Driver dies after crashing into garbage truck while speeding in Fresno neighborhood, cops say

August 11th, 2022

A driver speeding through a southeast Fresno neighborhood Thursday morning died when he collided with a garbage truck, Fresno police reported.

The collision took place about 9:10 a.m. on East Lane Avenue, just west of South Chestnut Avenue, according to police spokesman Felipe Uribe.

Uribe said the the driver was westbound on Lane at a high rate of speed when he slammed into the front of the city vehicle.

The white car spun and came to rest in the front yard of a neighborhood home.

The male driver, the lone occupant of the car, died at the scene. The garbage truck driver was not seriously injured.

The driver who died was identified Thursday evening by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office as Jamal Garrett, 38, of Fresno.

Uribe said police did not have information as to why the driver was speeding. A toxicology investigation, which normally takes several weeks, would be conducted to determine whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Lane was expected to remain closed for several hours as police investigated.

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Millions Recovered for Auto Accident Victims

Drake Law Firm is an award-winning law firm that focuses exclusively on personal injury law.

Backed by a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff with over 100 years of combined experience, we have excelled in fighting for auto accident victims, and have recovered more than $150 million in compensation for our clients.

Drake Law Firm: Provide Auto Accident Results

Founded by Attorney Benjamin Drake, Drake Law Firm has secured notable verdicts and settlements in motor vehicle accident cases across the state of California.

Our recent auto accident results:

$2.5 million: driver T-boned in an intersection accident
$735,000 recovery: motorist side swiped by negligent driver
$1 million: victim of rear-end accident
$2.65 million: pedestrian hit by vehicle
$1.23 million: motorcycle rider struck by vehicle

We fight for the maximum compensation possible. To discuss your potential auto accident lawsuit and how much it may be worth, contact us to speak with a personal injury lawyer.

We Handle All Types of Auto Accidents

Drake Law Firm represents victims who suffer losses in all types of motor vehicle accidents. Whatever your accident may involve, Drake Law Firm has the experience you need. We can help with:

Drunk driving accidents
Ride-share accidents (Uber / Lyft)
Crashes caused by negligent or distracted drivers
Multi-vehicle accidents, rear-end collisions, and intersection accidents
Pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorcycle wrecks
Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM / UIM) claims
Passenger injuries, including public transit and bus accidents
Auto defects and product liability claims
Construction or worksite auto accidents‍

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