[02-16-2023] Plumas County, CA – 34-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured After Hit & Run Crash in Quincy

A 34-year-old pedestrian was injured following a hit-and-run crash in Quincy on Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 12:49 p.m. on westbound Main Street, west of Cloman Avenue, near the Quincy post office.

The victim, identified as Quincy resident K. Picou, was slightly injured after getting struck by a vehicle that was exiting the post office parking lot while walking on Main Street’s north side walkway.

The car, described as a silver, new model, well-maintained Toyota 4-Runner, fled the area and headed east on Main Street. Its driver was described as a woman in her 50s with long blond hair.
The search and investigation continue. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the CHP Quincy office.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, it is illegal to flee the site of an accident without providing aid or informing authorities. If a driver causes an accident and then flees the scene, they may be subjected to criminal prosecution and jail time.

A total of roughly 737,100 hit-and-run accidents were recorded to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2015. One hit-and-run incident occurs every 43 seconds, according to the data. In 2016, 2,049 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents, setting a new annual high.

There were 3,056 fatalities in 2,948 hit-and-run events in California between 2010 and 2019. When compared to other states, California has an abnormally high number of deaths caused by these types of occurrences.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Notifying the right authorities immediately after a car collision is crucial. While responding to the investigators and insurers, it’s important to avoid forming any assumptions. The victim could feel obligated to say sorry even though no wrongdoing occurred on their part. It’s possible the insurance company won’t pay out if the victim does something like that.

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Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Plumas County

A hit-and-run victim or his or her family in California can seek compensation through the state’s legal system or through an insurance provider. If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt or killed due to someone else’s negligence, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our highly regarded attorneys.

Our trusted Plumas County hit-and-run accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have experience and accolades advocating for accident victims, with 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.