[02-12-2023] San Diego County, CA – Female Pedestrian Injured in Hit & Run Crash on El Cajon Blvd

A 25-year-old female pedestrian sustained injuries following a hit-and-run crash in San Diego on Sunday evening, February 12, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash occurred at about 6:30 p.m. near 2800 El Cajon Boulevard in the North Park neighborhood.

The pedestrian was reportedly crossing north to south in an area with signs that said no pedestrian crossing when a car heading west on El Cajon struck her. The driver then sped away from the scene.

Although her injuries were considered not life-threatening, two of the woman’s ribs were broken, and she also had a cut on her head. No further details on her current state were released.

The car involved was probably dark-colored. No other information was immediately available as the crash was being investigated as a felony hit and run.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, leaving the scene of a car accident without rendering aid and calling the authorities after being at fault is a crime. Leaving the scene of an accident without providing information can result in criminal charges and even jail time for the driver.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received reports of around 737,100 hit-and-run accidents in 2015. That worked out to roughly one hit-and-run every 43 seconds. Hit-and-run accidents claimed the lives of 2,049 people in 2016, an all-time high.

Between 2010 and 2019, there were 3,056 fatalities in 2,948 hit-and-run incidents in California. In comparison to other states, California has a remarkably high death rate.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

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Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in San Diego County

In California, victims of a hit-and-run accident can file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, and their surviving loved ones can file an insurance claim. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our highly regarded attorneys if you or a loved one has been tragically hurt or murdered as a result of the carelessness of another person.

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