[02-11-2023] Alameda County, CA – Elderly Woman Injured by Car in Castro Valley Hit & Run Crash

A 77-year-old woman was injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Castro Valley, Alameda County, on Saturday night, February 11, 2023.

According to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at about 7:25 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot at 2900 Grove Way.

The investigation suggested that the elderly woman yelled at the male driver of a mid-2010s white Nissan Sentra after the car brushed up against her. The driver yelled back, turned around, and purposely hit the victim before fleeing the scene.

The woman was launched onto the car’s hood before falling to the ground. No further reports on the extent of her injuries and her current condition were immediately available.

The driver traveled west towards Redwood Road. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities as the search and investigation continue.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is illegal in the United States to cause a car accident and then refuse to help the injured or call the police and leave. A motorist who flees the scene of an accident may face criminal consequences, including imprisonment.

Roughly 737,100 hit-and-run occurrences were reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2015. This equated to a rate of one hit-and-run every 43 seconds. In 2016, 2,049 persons were killed in hit-and-run accidents, an all-time record.

There were 3,056 fatalities in 2,948 hit-and-run events in California between 2010 and 2019. The death rate in California is extremely high among other states.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

You should report a car accident to the authorities immediately. Respond to inquiries with honesty and without making any presumptions. Even though the victim probably had little to do with the occurrence, they may nevertheless feel obligated to offer an apology. Such behavior can be used by the insurer against a claim.

To get a copy of the report, you can request one from the proper authorities. Or use the simple online form on our site so we can make the request on your behalf. With this report, we can begin processing your claim. Our initial consultation is free, and we’ll let you know right away if we think you have a good chance of winning your case.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Alameda County

In a hit-and-run accident in the Golden State, the injured or families of the deceased have the option of pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and making a claim with the insurance company. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to the negligence of another, please do not hesitate to contact one of our top-rated attorneys.

Our trusted Alameda 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 $750 million.

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