[02-07-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Car Crash near Santa Clarita

Authorities reported that a motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision with a vehicle east of Santa Clarita on Tuesday evening, February 07, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred before 6:20 p.m. at 7000 Soledad Canyon Road, east of Briggs Road, west of the unincorporated community of Acton.

Responders from the CHP Newhall Area and L.A. County Fire Department engine 80 arrived at the scene with the vehicle nowhere to be found. The motorcycle rider was declared dead at the site at around 7:00 p.m. No details on their identity were released.

Witness reports indicated that the hit-and-run car was last seen going west on Soledad, west of Briggs Road. The driver is still at large as of the following morning.

The circumstances leading to the collision remained unknown as the investigation continued. No other details were immediately available.

Fatal Hit & Run Accident Statistics

It is against the law in the United States to leave the site of an accident without helping the injured and/or calling the police. Those at fault in an accident who flee the scene could face severe penalties, including jail time.

In 2015, about 737,100 hit-and-run accidents were reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This equated to a hit-and-run occurring somewhere in the country every 43 seconds. The number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents reached a record high of 2,049 in 2016.

In the years 2010-2019, 3,056 people were killed in 2,948 hit-and-run accidents in California. When compared to the rest of the country, California has one of the highest death rates.

What to Do After a Hit & Run Accident

If someone is hurt or killed in an automobile accident involving a hit-and-run vehicle, it is crucial that the authorities be informed as soon as possible. If you’re answering a question, be sure to tell what exactly happened and avoid making assumptions. It’s possible that the victim will feel responsible and start apologizing, even though they did nothing wrong. The insurance company could use such actions as evidence against a claim.

You can get a copy of the investigation report by contacting the proper body. You can also submit your report request by filling out our online form. Once we have this data, we can begin working on your claim. If you’d like us to investigate the validity and strength of your claim at no charge, please get in touch with us.

Hit & Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Los Angeles County

In the event of a hit-and-run accident in California, the law allows victims to sue the at-fault party’s insurance company for damages. Don’t wait to get in touch with one of our highly recognized attorneys if you or a loved one has been seriously hurt or killed due to the negligence of another.

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