A Visalia pedestrian suffered major injuries when she was hit by a car Monday night, Visalia police said.

The woman was walking north across Tulare Avenue west of Garden Street around 5:40 p.m. when she was hit by a sedan heading west on Tulare, Visalia police Sgt. Amy Watkins said.

The woman was taken by ambulance to Kaweah Delta Medical Center and was later transferred to Community Regional Medical Center in downtown Fresno.

Watkins said that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and was cooperating with investigators.

Cause of the Visalia Pedestrian Accident

Investigators with the Visalia Police Department Traffic Bureau are investigating the cause of the accident.

Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

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In the event the driver cannot be located, The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages