[01-30-2023] San Joaquin County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Hit & Run Crash near Escalon

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in San Joaquin County on early Monday morning, January 30, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. in front of Parks Wholesale Nursery on SR-120 and French Camp Road, near Escalon.

CHP officers arrived at the scene to see emergency responders giving CPR to a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene after the collision.

The victim, whose identity was withheld by the authorities at the moment, was declared dead shortly after 6:00 a.m.

The CHP determined the vehicle was a 2005–2007 Ford Focus based on bits of the driver’s car left at the scene.

Contact CHP if you have any information about the collision.

Fatal Hit & Run Accident Statistics

If you are at fault in a car accident in the United States and you do not stop to help the injured or ask for assistance, you will most likely face substantial criminal charges. A hit-and-run driver may face harsh consequences, including imprisonment, if they are apprehended by law enforcement.

At least one driver in the United States causes an accident and then flees the scene every day. Since 2006, these events have directly caused the deaths of nearly 2,000 people. It was estimated that pedestrians would make up more than 60% of the fatalities.

Between 2009 and 2016, the number of fatal hit-and-run accidents in California dropped by more than half. With an average of 3,562 deaths each year, California is among the deadliest states in the United States.

What to Do After a Hit & Run Accident

If you or someone you know has been in a hit & run accident, dial 911 immediately. When answering inquiries, give only the relevant information and avoid making assumptions. Victims of accidents, still reeling from the disaster, may express regret and apologize even if they are not at fault. The insurance company’s case against paying out on your claim will be strengthened by such seeming admittance.

Get a hold of the relevant authorities where the mishap occurred and ask for a copy of the accident report. Alternatively, you may fill out our online form and we will submit the request for you. Our ability to begin working on your claim is greatly facilitated by its information. If you’d like a free evaluation of your case’s viability, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Hit & Run Accident Victim Lawyers in San Joaquin County

Those hurt in hit-and-run accidents in California can pursue both a criminal case against the offending motorist and a civil claim for financial compensation from their automobile insurer.

Please call one of our reputable attorneys if you or a loved one has been seriously hurt or murdered due to another person’s carelessness. You may recover financial damages by filing a lawsuit for bodily injury or wrongful death.

Our trusted San Joaquin County hit-and-run accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.