[01-27-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in the El Camino Avenue Overpass

One unidentified person was found dead following a deadly hit-and-run crash in El Camino Avenue on Thursday morning, January 27, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. near the El Camino Avenue overpass of Business 80.

Officers received a report about an unoccupied vehicle that was suspected of having been involved in the crash. The driver in the first vehicle was nowhere to be found when officers arrived at the scene.

The officers later received another report about a second vehicle out of the roadway at El Camino Avenue. The vehicle was found resting on an embankment near Business 80.

The second driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed. Information about the first driver’s whereabouts is unavailable at the moment.

Local authorities are actively investigating the case. Anyone that can give more information about the accident is urged to contact the Sacramento Police Department at 916-808-5471.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

Every 43 seconds, a hit-and-run accident occurs in the United States. A shocking trend has risen: the number of hit-and-run accidents has grown by 60% since 2009.

According to 2018 figures from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the United States has an average of 682,000 hit-and-run incidents every year.

In 2015, there were more than 737,000 hit-and-run accidents, accounting for more than 11% of all traffic accidents. Over 138,000 people were injured, and over 1,800 people died due to hit-and-run accidents. California had the most hit-and-run fatalities in the United States in 2016, with 337.

There are various reasons why someone can get into an accident and then flee. If they’re at fault in a collision with another car, things like driving with a suspended license, driving while intoxicated, or driving without insurance might make people feel panicked.

Sacramento County Fatal Accident Lawyers for Victims of Deadly Hit-and-Run Crashes

If you have been injured or a hit-and-run motorist has killed a loved one, you must contact an experienced Sacramento County deadly hit-and-run accident attorney as soon as possible. Do not speak with an insurance company investigator or adjuster until you have had the opportunity to consult with a lawyer.

It is recommended that you do not offer statements to the insurance company’s adjuster since they may force you to say something that may come back to harm you later in the case.

Arash Law’s experienced hit-and-run lawyers can assist you in obtaining the full amount of compensation you are entitled to in a hit-and-run case. If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for a risk-free and no-obligation consultation.

We’re here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so please don’t hesitate to call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to speak with a hit-and-run lawyer about your accident.