[02-08-2023] Stanislaus County, CA – Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Modesto Hit-and-Run Crash

Authorities reported that a 68-year-old male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Modesto on Wednesday morning, February 08, 2023.

According to the Modesto Police Department, the fatal crash occurred shortly before 7:00 a.m. at the Yosemite Boulevard and Santa Ana Avenue intersection.

Responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered that an elderly man crossing the street was struck by a vehicle that reportedly fled the scene. Identified as 68-year-old Ronald S., a local resident, the victim was declared dead on the spot.

The driver did not stay at the scene, and officers believed the vehicle had gone west on Yosemite Boulevard. There is no information available on the car at the moment.

As the search and investigation continued, anyone with information was urged to contact the authorities.

Fatal Hit & Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, it’s illegal to flee the scene of a car accident without providing aid to the injured or contacting authorities. Those responsible for an accident who try to leave the scene face harsh consequences, including possible incarceration.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received reports of roughly 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in the United States in 2015. This meant that in the country, a hit-and-run occurred once every 43 seconds. In 2016, 2,049 persons were killed in hit-and-run accidents, an all-time high for such fatalities.

There were 3,056 fatalities in 2,948 hit-and-run events in California between 2010 and 2019. The death rate in California is clearly above the national average.

What to Do After a Hit & Run Accident

If the victim of a car crash has any injuries, no matter how small, the police and other relevant authorities must be informed immediately. It’s important to respond to a question with facts about what happened rather than make assumptions. Even though they did nothing wrong, the victim may feel they must apologize. If you file a claim, your insurance company could use that information against you.

Contact the agency that conducted the investigation to receive a copy of the resulting police report. Complete the form on our site and we’ll send in the report request for you. As soon as we have this data, we can begin looking into your claim. Get in touch with us if you’d like us to investigate the strength of your claim at no cost.

Hit & Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Modesto

Victims of hit-and-run accidents in California can file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the insurance carrier under state law. If you or a loved one has been severely injured or killed due to someone else’s carelessness, don’t hesitate to call one of our highly regarded attorneys.

Our trusted Modesto 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 $750 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.