[02-19-2022] Marin County, CA – Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in San Rafael Kills One Man

An unidentified man was killed after a fatal hit-and-run crash in San Rafael on Saturday night, February 19, 2022.

The fatal hit-and-run accident occurred on Interstate 580 near San Rafael at approximately 11:45 p.m.

A vehicle reportedly went out of control on the westbound lanes of I-580 for unclear reasons and crashed into the center divider. It then spun around and started to face the opposite direction.

Meanwhile, a man’s body was found near the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Authorities suspect that the two incidents may have been connected. It’s unclear who struck the victim. Authorities suspect that another vehicle may have struck the man as well.

Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

It is a crime in itself to flee the scene of an accident. Unfortunately, hit-and-run events continue to occur on US highways daily. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents happen every minute in the United States.

There were 2,049 hit-and-run fatalities in the United States in 2016. Every year, around 682,000 hit-and-run accidents occur in the United States. Pedestrians are commonly victims of hit-and-run accidents.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 2016 was the worst year on record for hit-and-run crashes in California (the most recent year for which data is available). In 2016, there were 337 fatalities due to hit-and-runs, a 60 percent increase over the previous ten years.

Drivers who flee the scene of an accident do so for various reasons. They could be high on drugs, have legal issues, be uninsured, or be illegal aliens, among other things.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident lawyers for Victims in Marin County

It can be tremendously traumatic and distressing to have a loved one killed by a hit-and-run driver. Contact a hit-and-run lawyer right away if you have been injured or a hit-and-run driver has killed a loved one.

If you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party, you and your family may be able to collect financial compensation for your losses. Arash Law feels deeply for people who have lost loved ones or marriages due to the recklessness of others.

If the hit-and-run driver is not captured, the details of your UM claim will be handled. Arash Law’s Marin County hit-and-run accident attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help hit-and-run accident victims obtain the maximum compensation allowed from their insurance company.

You must understand how complicated these cases are – Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with the top hit and run lawyer in the region.