[02-19-2023] Alameda County, CA – 100-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Killed in Oakland Hit & Run Crash

A 100-year-old male pedestrian was killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.

According to the Oakland Police Department, the fatal collision occurred around 7:00 a.m. at the 19th Street and Harrison Street intersection.

The responders found the elderly man with serious head trauma. First aid was administered, but he was declared dead. His identity was withheld until the next of kin was notified.

The vehicle, a tan or white Mini Cooper, reportedly fled the scene. $10,000 in reward money is being offered by the police in exchange for information on the driver and the car involved in the fatal crash.

There were no additional details released. The authorities were unsure whether alcohol or drugs played a role.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

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

In 2015, there were about 737,100 hit-and-run accidents reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States. The data show that a hit-and-run happens every 43 seconds on average. Hit-and-run accidents claimed a record number of lives in 2016: a total of 2,049 people.

The state of California saw 3,056 fatalities from 2,948 hit-and-run accidents between 2010 and 2019. In comparison to other states, California has an abnormally high number of deaths from this type of accident.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

If you’re in a hit-and-run accident, dial 911 right away. Avoid making assumtpions; just provide a straightforward answer when being questioned. It’s common for victims to apologize, even if they had no part in the events that caused their suffering. If you do this, the insurance firm may refuse to pay out on your claim.

Obtaining a copy of the report is as simple as requesting it from the appropriate bodies. Please fill out the form on our site so we can properly submit your request. We’ll go to work on your case as soon as we have the report. Submit your insurance claim for assessment by our reputable attorneys at no risk to you.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in Oakland

A hit-and-run victim or his or her family in California has the option of filing a lawsuit or making a claim with an insurance company to seek financial compensation. If you or a loved one have suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death due to the negligence of another, please do not hesitate to contact one of our well-respected attorneys.

Our trusted Oakland 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.